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A kid was bullied in school last year. He's gotten bigger and taken taekwondo. Now the dad says the kid should whoop a#! if they bully him again. Is the dad right? Or should the kid turn the other cheek?
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She's on a streak of datin' duds! Is it her or is it them?! Listen to her OPP here
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A mom threw her one year old baby in the water at a local public pool to teach her baby to swim. Other pool goers were horrified. Is this cool? Should cops have been called? Should other parents stay out of other parents business? Listen to todays OPP
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Getting ya prepared for back to school as we talk to a local school bus driver KJ. He has tips and advice for both parents and children
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A door to door salesman, a dog, a late night aggressive knock and a medical bill. This story has it all. Listen in and make your own opinion
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She's about to marry a guy that she says will make a great dad but he will be an average husband. Now she's getting cold feet. What's Your opinion?
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They are getting married and she wonders if they need to have a shared FB page. He is refusing. What is your stance on shared social pages?
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She's trying to lose weight and he keeps walking in with junk and fast food. She is mad because it makes it hard for her to lose the weight, he is mad because why should he suffer he's not on the diet
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The restaurants computers were down, their order was screwed up, they tried to pay with paypal and ultimately left the restaurant without paying. There is more to the story that you need to hear. But did they dine and dash? Chose up
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Nick Smith Jr comes to the Alice studio to talk about his recent honor and to take part in a local basketball tournament with a good cause
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A kid steal an action figure from another kids house. The mom saw it happen. What does she do now? Let it go? Call the other mom? Confront the kid?
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He's marrying her for her looks. Is this bad? Is id different than marrying for money? Is it like an arranged marriage, you learn to love them?
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A psychic's client admitted to a crime. Should she rat on them or keep it to herself? What would you do? Does it matter what the crime is?
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Where does the dog belong? In the bed at night with you or in a crate or somewhere else? It's a hot topic in this household. What about yours?
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Scary stories you know and love plus a special visit and announcement from the AR School for the Blind and Deaf
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She padlocked the fridge so the kids can't get into it during the day. She is concerned about their weight and health. Some say this is child abuse. What do you say? Listen here then make a decision.
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He said "order whatever you want" . So she did. Now he's mad at what she ordered. Should she have gotten the most expensive thing? Should he have made that statement? Listen to the whole story here
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A 26 yr old needs to move back in with mommy and daddy. Mom is onboard but dad says no way. What do you say?
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A guest open the fridge at a woman's home during a party and the host is mad and thinks the guest should ask permission. Where do you come out on this?
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A kid breaks something while over at a friends house. The mother with the now broken item e mails the mom of the kid who broke the item to say she needed money for it. Is this what you would have done? Who should pay or not pay ? Listen to the problem here
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Kids are poppin off fireworks nect door to her BEFORE the 4th. She wants to make a big deal about it. The husband says don't be the Karen. But she has to get up at 4am. What do you do? Bust up a good time or keep silent?
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The 16 year old's parents took his paychecks saying that it is for savings. He thinks he should get it. Who is in the right? and who is in the wrong? Should he get to keep it?
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She goes on a first date and he orders with waitress instructing her that no food on the plate should touch. Is this a red flag? Her friends think so. What do you think?
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He's in love with a past love who has come back into his life. Problem is he has a girlfriend. What does he do? Come clean and tell the gf the truth? Stay true to his current girl bc the past love didn't work out for a reason? O try to make a trouple work?
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Does she promote her friend or hire the more qualified person? You would hire the more qualified person, right? Not so fast. What do you guys think? What would you do?
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If parent's are paying for a wedding do they get a say in how it all goes down? Or is it solely left up to the bride? Listen to this brides prob
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Roughed up a teen who was stealing a package off the porch. Now the parents of the teen are mad. Who's in the right and who's in the wrong?
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He always places his phone face down. Is he hiding something? She thinks so and wonders if she should marry him or not now. What would you do? And how do you like it, face up or face down?
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A friend saw another friend's married dad on a dating app. She's not sure what to do, tell the friend, tell the dad, tell the mom, or tell no one. What would you do? Listen here to other peoples suggestions.
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A wife cries over a certain celeb marriage divorce. Husband makes fun of her. Now she wants an apology. Should she get one? Or suck it up buttercup?
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Their child is asking if they are an oopsy baby, are they an accident? How would you answer your child asking this? Listen here how other people would answer
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Child went off to college early and has blown through their money. Mom wants to bail them out, dad says no way. Is mom or dad right?
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She couldn't take her leftovers from the buffet. Is this the rule at all buffets? What if you couldn't finish all of your last plate? Listen to what she eventually walked out with
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She wants to date her brothers best friend. Should she? Does she tell her brother and ask for permission? Or do it behind his back? How would you go about it?
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Should pregnant women wear bikini's to the public pool? Got a pregnant mother here who was told by an HOA member to wear an appropriate suit.
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A woman is getting flack online because she thinks women should pay half the time while going out on dates with someone. Do you agree? Or should the man pay the every time?
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She's dating her son's teacher and now he's getting bullied. Should she dump the guy or let her son get bullied? Will the bullying stop if she does break up with him? Is this a lose lose situation? What would you do?
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Should "string" or "thong" type bikinis be allowed or worn at neighborhood pools. Does if you got it flaunt it apply here? Are they too revealing? Or is everyone showing a lot a skin and its NBD? What do you think? How does your pool handle it?
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She got $500 cash from her boyfriend for her birthday. Her friends say this is weak. He should have done better. Is cash ok or classless?
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Should she date her best friend or not? Some say yes others say no. Would you?
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Parents of four here have had some trouble with a couple of their kids. They were told by another kids parent that bad parents make bad kids. Is this true? What has been your experience. Listen to their story here
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Should you tip on fast food? Listen to this one emailers story
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Graduated high school now they must decide. Breakup or try the long distance thing at college. What do they do?
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Dad wants to charge the new high school graduate sons rent for the summer. The mom thinks this is a dumb idea. What say you?
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A teacher grades a child different if they have a touter. She thinks they should be grader harder since they have the extra help. Do you agree?
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Should she move in with him just to save money? She's not totally sure she loves him yet but the savings would sure be great. What to do?
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He won't wear the engagement ring SHE got him. She thinks this is red flag. Is the male engagement ring the new wedding tradition we should all be embracing?
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He's graduating from college with C's and the dad doesn't think he should get a party. The mom believes he should. What say you?
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The scary stories you love from Thriller Thursday in October told on the 13th of the month if it falls between a Monday and a Friday
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They are getting a new pool and suddenly the neighbor is interested in being friends. How does she tell him they are not invited to the pool. Is there a polite way to do this?
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Newly divorced she's already met someone. Her friends think she should pump the breaks and maybe play the field for a bit rather than rushing into something. She's into this new dude and can't imagine not seeing him. What should she do?
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He is a sort of new father to a 9 month old who did not get something for his wife for mother's day. He said his wife is not his mother. He didn't do anything illegal. Was he right not to get his wife something? Or should he have because she is a mom in his life?
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Can a husband give a wife cash to pay for Ozempic for mothers day? good or bad gift? Why should he or shouldn't he?
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A woman here is unsure if she wants to get on a weight loss shot. She feels like its cheating somehow. Do you agree with her? Is it cheating? Does it matter?
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A teacher admits she plays favorites. The kids who do good work and behave are rewarded over those who do not. Is this common among teachers?
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A guy takes his girlfriend out for her birthday using a BOGO offer at a restaurant. Good move? or super cheap? OOOrrrrr Is she in the wrong for complaining?
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Step dad bribes step kids with food. Mom isn't down with this style of parenting. Is she right? Or do we all bribe?
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Mom of a nerd, her words not mine, wants to ask out the most popular girl in school. Should she let him? Or shut that down? What would you tell a nerd? again her words not mine
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A friend who is on a diet asks a friend to come over for dinner but says bring your own food bc I'm on a diet. The friend brings a juicy cheeseburger and onion rings. Now they are in a fight.
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Kris Allen talks to Heather and Poolboy about Party at the Plaza benefitting AR Hospice over in Argenta Saturday April 25th
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Her son wants to see the new movie Michael. Does she tell him what the movie does not? What would you do? Listen here to how others would handle it
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A guy works at his uncles company. The uncle and the guys dad have a fight. Now the dad wants his son to quit the uncles business. What should the guy do? Stay loyal to his uncle or do what his dad says? Listen to the dad dilemma here
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A teen and his friends were busted drinking beer. The mom wants to ground him forever the dad says NBD. Which side do you fall on? moms? or dads?
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Should one use their pretty privilege or not?
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She was joking about her fiancé taking a lie detector test before they got married but he exploded now they are in a fight. Her friends say that was a weird reaction and a red flag. What do you say?
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Dog is in the shelter. 2 families come to claim the dog. The chip in the dog show it belongs to the 2nd family. The first fam claim its their dog first. Who gets the dog?
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They just been married a year. The woman thinks she is entitled to all of the tax return money. He thinks they should split it. How should they figure this one out? Listen here
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Simple question here, a dad wants to know if women will be attracted to his "dad bod". Ladies are you attracted to dad bods?
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The 13th of the month that falls between a Monday and Friday is a Thriller 13. The Thriller Thursday stories of October told on the 13th of the month. Great ones today! One gave chills to a listen who has never been scared by a story before. Listen and guess which one it was
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She stopped someone from stealing from the store she worked at only to be fired for it. WHAT?! Yep Check out her problem here
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Her dad is a Robert. Her brother is a Robert. Can she really date a Robert? Would you?
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A lady has a babysitting biz. Her contract says she can spank your kids. Do you hire her? Listen to her story here
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She feels her marriage is over and she is ready to bail even though the kids are still in the home. He on the other hand thinks they should stay together for the kids. How did you handle it? Stay together or called it quits?
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The cool uncle played a prank on the kids at Easter. Should he have to apologize because feelings were hurt?
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Listen to this one for potential bro code violations
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A work friend said she shouldn't marry her fiancé in May because their zodiacal signs don't pair well. Should she listen to this? Do you go by this ?
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The wrong person is going doing for a prank at work. One person knows who dun it! Should they tell? or keep it a secret? Hear the dilemma here
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She tells him to lose weight or she's gonna leave. Is this the right ultimatum? Have you been in this situation? Listen to his story here
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She doesn't want him to loan money to an ex that he's still friends with. What could possibly go wrong?
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Should she have to tip at this certain establishment? Do you? Heather and I are torn. What you say?
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They met on a dating app. They live across the country from each other. They plan to meet in the middle however she thinks he should pay for everything. The flights, the hotels, and the food, everything! Is she right? Should he?
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16 year old girl wants to date. Dad says no. Mom says ok. What is the perfect age to start dating? Listen to this dad's delimma
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Her boyfriend is unlucky she says. So should she not marry him? Her psychic doesn't think so. What do you think? Hear the story here
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Wife's' co-worker flirts with her a lot. Should this husband be concerned? Or is it just harmless? what to do what to do
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It's Thriller 13 on a Friday the 13th! What could be better!!! You're welcome! Enjoy if you dare . . . .
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A girl scout isn't gonna meet her goal. Should the parents bail her out and buy the cookies? Dad says No, Mom says yes! What do you say?
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Kids dinking energy drinks, are you for or against? This lady was called out by another mom for letting her kids drink the stuff. Listen to this problem play out!
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Bullying is happening at school. Mom here wants to know how to handle it. Can you help? Does this sound like your situation?
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We had a real life bull rider named Ezekiel Mitchell in studio to talk about The PBR coming into Simmons Bank Arena this weekend
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When kids act up in a restaurant do you take them outside or make them stay in their seat. These parents are on different sides of this issue. How do you handle it?
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They we're on a break. And the other girl got preggers. She still loves the guy. Does she take him back? Or cuts and runs cause of the new baggage. Hear the actual email here
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While shopping with friends she tried on some jewelry and ended up wearing it home. Now it's been days. What does she do? Take it back? Call the store? Keep it? I know what I would do. How bout you?
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10 year old wants the Ozempic. Should the parents let her?
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Wait till you hear what her cat did and why she's not paying for it. What should the boyfriend do here?
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They've been dating for a month when he discovers she has a CPAP machine and it's a major turn off. He wants to know is it reason enough to stop seeing her. Listen to the whole story here
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Dad's taking 8 yr old son to a rated R movie. The ex wife isn't so sure that's a good move. What say you?
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No it's not what you think. They both started talking to the guy on the same night. She got his number the other girl has been talking to him on the socials. Should she let the other girl have him or should she stay in the fight? What are your thoughts?
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After they get married she doesn't think he should have women friends, including the one who he games with across the country. What are your thoughts on this? Do you agree with our emailer and listeners?
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She's putting her foot down on being a bridesmaid in her friends wedding that will ultimately cost her around $2,000. She sent the bride an email saying she should pay for everything. How would handle this situation? Listen to what has been suggested!
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A group at work having been throwing in on a lottery weekly for years never winning. One gal misses a day one week and doesn't pitch in and they win!. Should she get some of the winnings or no? What do you think?
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Should the woman get to help pick out the ring? Or should it be a surprise? Or should the man enlist the help from a friend of hers? Or take his mom? What would or did you do?
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"Thanksgiving is coming up and it seems like we won’t be celebrating with my whole family. My oldest brother’s wife and my mother are feuding right now. My sister in law asked my mother not to do 1 thing with her two kids and my mother did just the opposite. My sister in law said mom could only see her kids if she came to their house to be monitored since she can’t follow the rules set forth. My mom took that as she’s not allowed to see her grandchildren anymore. My mom went and dropped off all of the kids toys, clothes etc from her house off on the porch when they weren’t home and the kids got off the bus to see this. Mom went to the school a few weeks later and spoke with the kids and had lunch with them without informing my brother or sister in law about this visit. My sister in law had her removed from the list of people who could visit the kids. With Thanksgiving coming up, my mom wasn’t going to come as my brother and sister in law were hosting. My youngest brother told my mom she needed to squash the animosity for the day and come be with her kids and grandkids. Mom agreed. Sister in law decided she doesn’t want mom there now and made that known. Mom isn’t coming and now little brother isn’t either. I have to have Thanksgiving lunch with my oldest brother and then do Thanksgiving dinner with my youngest brother and mom. No one is asking me to pick sides, but it feels like no matter what choices I make as far as who I see or spend time with, it is going to upset the other. I’m not sure what to do at this point. Do help them work through this or stay out of it all together? I’m hosting Christmas this year and the whole family is invited. I feel like if this isn’t settled, Christmas may be a complete disaster. HELP!"
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The way the sun comes through the Dallas Cowboys stadium has been blinding some of their players. It's a design flaw that is costing them. What's a design flaw in your home?
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Some special stories for the 13th of the month!
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"My boyfriend and I have been going together for almost two years. He is in love with me and may soon propose. I love him, but have come to the realization that I am not in love with him. My family is definitely in love with him and is hoping for a proposal. It would mean a lot if I married him. I'm not sure what to do. Is my family's love for my boyfriend the reason I should stay with him? I certainly could do a lot worse. I have no idea what to do. Please help me. I don't want to let my family down, but I also have to think about myself"
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"I took my family to see the new movie ‘’The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’’. The experience turned out to be a nightmare because someone brought a toddler that cried throughout the entire movie. At the end of the film, I requested to speak with the theater manager. I asked her for a refund. She refused to give me one because I watched the whole film. She said if I had come out early in the movie and asked for a refund she would have given me one. I think the theater is wrong and has a responsibility to make sure each moviegoer has an enjoyable experience. I believe I should be given a refund because I did not have an enjoyable experience due to the crying toddler. The manager said me asking for a refund is the same thing as me going to a restaurant, eating a sandwich, and then asking for a refund. I'm asking for money back after the sandwich has been eaten and the movie is over. Can you ask your listeners what they think about this? Should the theater have given me my money back? It's not my fault they allowed a crying toddler into the theater"
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"I’m living a nightmare. My 17-year-old daughter says she needs a Brazilian Butt Lift to take her Tik Tok page and online content to the next level. Her dad thinks I’m overreacting and says it’s her body, her choice. She’s treating surgery like a trendy pair of shoes. Am I supposed to just sit here and smile? Am I the only one who sees how insane this is? Her father says if we allow her to do it then we can help choose the surgeon and guide her through the process. He says if we don't, she may do it behind our backs and disfigure herself by going to the wrong doctor. What would you do if you were me?"
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"I cheated on my husband and don't feel the least bit guilty because it's his fault not mine. For the last two years, I've begged and pleaded with him to pay more attention to me, to appreciate me more, and to be more present. He did none of those things and that caused me to stray with a co-worker. I made it easy for my husband to find out that I cheated. His family says that I'm at fault, not him. I disagree. He forced me to go outside the relationship to seek things I need as a woman so it's his fault not mine. Am I at fault or is he?"
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These are the fake names celebrities use when they check into hotels. What would yours be?
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"I am single and I work at a public high school. I have a 10 year old son. This year, a coach was placed in the classroom next to me. A few weeks into school, he began to visit my classroom more often, see me in the hallway, and he even got my phone number. We text, talk, and call each other at night every day. He’s made it very clear that he’s attracted to me, and I think the feeling COULD be mutual. However, he let me know before things got serious, that he has an odd living situation. He has two kids, and one has special needs. Therefore he and his ex-wife decided that it would be best and easiest for them to live together, but remain single. So, they live together, they raise their kids together, they eat dinner together every night, but he says they’re not together and he would change it all for me. I don’t even know if I could begin to think about him romantically until I know that he’s not living with another woman. But, if he does change his living situation for me, and I end up not feeling about him same way he feels about me, that will greatly affect his home life for no reason. Also, if we do have a relationship that ends badly we still have to see each other the next day at work. Do I give him a chance? What do I do?"
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"I was out over the weekend and almost made a BIG, dumb purchase for myself. My wife would have killed me if I had bought what I wanted. Now, I can't stop thinking about it. I don't want to tell you what it is because she may be listening and will know it's me writing in. My older brother says I should just buy it because it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. My younger brother says I should ask for permission first. What would you do if you were me? Is it easier to ask for forgiveness than permission? I'm confused and don't know what to do."
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Your final Thriller Thursday winner of the year is.......................................................... .......................................................................................................................................
The Power of Christ Compels You!
"I have a 12 year old daughter named Emily. Emily is a tough little girl, she doesn’t let things bother her, she doesn’t get mad easily, she doesn’t get scared easily, she basically just doesn’t show her feelings.
Although she may not seem like a very sensitive kid she seems to always pick up on things most of us choose to overlook, she just doesn’t let it bother her, well most of the time. We have had some abnormal things happen in my home in the past, things moved out of their place, people walking down the hall, dogs growling at things that we could not see. I never mentioned these things to my children of course out of fear of scaring them. The other girls never seemed to notice anything but Emily did, she picked up on everything I did. She would mention things but I always tried to make light of them.
One night a couple months ago I put my kids to bed and finished up things around the house before going to bed myself. I had the hardest time falling asleep that night and once I fell asleep the nightmares that I had still haunt me to this day. I remember waking up to a loud banging noise twice that night but I literally could not get up, it was like I was still dreaming. But that was nothing compared to what Emily experienced that night.
When my alarm went off the next morning it felt like I hadn’t slept at all. I got up and stumbled into the girl’s room and when I opened the door Emily slowly sat up, looked at me and immediately fell to pieces. She ran to me and clung to me like she never had before. For almost an hour she wouldn’t speak, she just held on to me and cried. After calming her down I sat down with Emily and listened to her describe something straight out of a horror movie.
She had fallen asleep with her tv on and she woke up around 3 am and started feeling around for the remote to turn it off. As she patted around her bed the tv went off. Thinking she had hit the remote she thought nothing else of it and rolled over and closed her eyes. Within a couple of minutes she heard a noise in the closet like someone was moving around, she called out “Mom? Is that you” and the noise stopped. She laid there for a second and the noise started again this time louder. She said she was too scared to move. The closet door began to open and she heard footsteps coming toward her bed, she turned toward the wall and began to pray. Again the noise stopped, she decided to look and see if anything was there. As she looked toward the closet she saw the back of three tall black figures standing in her room, she said they were so tall they were almost slouched over just to fit into the room, their faces looked like melted skin and their eyes were a fiery red, their arms were long and finger nails even longer. She said they smelled like something dead. As she was looking at them one turned quickly and came toward her at very fast pace but stopped before it reached her bed. She was frozen and couldn’t move. This thing stood over her and squealed a demonic scream at her and began speaking in a language she had never heard. The other two joined in as if they were chanting something and then started moving toward her. She said no matter how hard she tried she couldn’t turn away this time, she couldn’t move, she couldn’t speak, the only thing she could do was close her eyes and begin praying in her head.
This didn’t stop them, the chanting actually got louder. They began to circle her bed, dragging their nails across the sheets on the bed and clawing the walls as they passed. They lifted the end of her bed up and down and shook it as if to get her to fall out but she didn’t move, still frozen there with no other option but to continue to pray. She said all of a sudden the noise stopped but then she felt something press down on the bed, and then on her pillow next to her, as she opened her eyes she was eye to eye with this evil creature, its hot breath on her face, moving her hair with each breath it took. Every once in a while it would growl “Emily” in between breaths. She said Mom I laid with that thing in my bed for hours face to face and I couldn’t move. They left when you opened the door.
I held my daughter a good part of the day vowing to never let her be alone again. I can’t imagine how that child felt laying there with this evil entity. The following weekend as I was packing up her room to move, it was the first time anyone had been in there since the night this happened, I was taking down a picture on her wall and below it was claw marks, just as she described. I then pulled the blankets off the bed only to find the sheets and part of the mattress had been shredded the only piece intact was exactly where she had laid.
I may not have been able to stop those things myself but I thank God I taught my child how to pray or God only knows what they would’ve done to her that night. The power of God is amazing; they circled all around her but never touched a hair on her head."
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Your final terrifying tales of the year! The Power of Christ Compels You & Sinister Squatters
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Terror Trail, Gigi, and Child's Play
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Your first set of scary stories on your Halloween Thriller Thursday!
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"My mother-in-law is angry with me because of the way I am parenting my young kids. I have 2-year-old twins, a 5-year-old and a 7 year old. They were acting like maniacs at the beginning of October so I told them that there were monsters in their closet that would come out if they misbehaved. I told them the monsters would go away after Halloween if they behaved better. Their behavior quickly turned around. The twins were terrified and told my mother-in-law about the monsters. She says I'm evil and abusing my kids for lying to them about the monsters in their closets. I think it was clever parenting. She does not. She says the kids are going to be scarred for life and have a hard time sleeping because of what I've told them. I think she's just mad that she didn't think of it first. Are my Halloween monsters clever parenting or abuse? Did I go too far?"
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When to push your kids to keep trying something and when to tell them to try something new. That is the question
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"Our official office budget is very tight however we are a close knit team that enjoys celebrating each other's life events. One of the long time coworkers has yet to contribute financially to ANY other staff members retirement, baby shower, get well gift etc., however takes credit as though they have donated on multiple occasions. Only a couple employees are aware this is not the reality. Unfortunately, this individual recently suffered a loss of a close friend and has been out of work to help orchestrate final arrangements. Upper management has acquired permission and funding to send a floral arrangement to this friend's service in a show of support. Unlike any other employees acknowledgement of life events, where an offering cup is passed around amongst teammates to take up a collection. It feels like favoritism and leaves a bad taste in the mouths of staff members that are "in the know." Addressing this with HR is not an option. Before the office dynamic blows up, how should the next employee "event" be handled?"
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"My wife and I are having a disagreement over our 5-year-old's Halloween costume. I thought my wife was kidding when she came home on Saturday with a sexy devil costume for our daughter. The costume looks like something an exotic dancer would wear. My wife told me to chill out and that it's okay for our daughter to dress like this once a year. This led to an argument between us. The argument still has not been settled. I don't think it's okay for young girls to dress sexy on Halloween. My wife does. Where do you stand on the issue?"
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"I am writing to you because my husband is crazy and has virtually no parenting skills. I have five children ages 17, 18, 19, 21 and 5. Yes, the 5-year-old was a ’surprise baby’. Our family's favorite holiday is Halloween. We plan to watch horror movies all weekend long. My 5-year-old wants to watch them as well. I told him he is too young. He threw a temper tantrum. My husband says we should allow him to watch one of the scarier horror movies because that will scare him into never wanting to watch one again. I told him that's horrible parenting and will cause other problems such as insomnia and night terrors. My husband says his way of stopping our son from watching horror movies is better than mine, which is just saying no. Can you ask your listeners what they think and if any of them would like a free husband LOL."
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Whistle Blower
"Have you ever been told not to whistle at night?
Where I grew up in the foothills of Kentucky, in the Appalachian mountains, stories were not just stories, they were lessons and warnings passed down from generation to generation.
I grew up in a small two bedroom one bathroom house with my mom and grandma, our closest neighbor was three miles away. Our house had been in the family for generations. My great grandfather built the house himself. My mom worked most days so I was often left alone with my grandma. Growing up I was allowed to play and explore the woods, often unsupervised. Most of the time my grandma would be on the front porch in the rocking chair, smoking cigarettes and drinking coffee. Although my grandma was a staunch believer that kids should be kids and would encourage me to get out and explore, I knew to stay in close range. I learned a lot about nature living there and I loved every moment growing up there.
My grandma had two rules, 1) I had to be in the house by dusk and 2) I could not whistle at night, not even if I was in the house. I asked why I wasn’t allowed to whistle at night, grandma only ever said, “it calls them to you” and she refused to elaborate. So I obviously grew up with the idea that there had to be monsters or people in the woods that would come if you whistled.
Years later I moved to Arkansas with my mom and later attended college at UCA. Mom had fallen in love and gotten married, she was living a good life and I was loving my life in college. Grandma was still living in Kentucky. Unfortunately, I did not visit as much as I should have, there was not a lot for me there except grandma and at this point in my life I just kind of viewed that place as a small mountain town where a bunch of old people live that believe in magic and folklore. I thought I was too modern for that, most of those people probably did not even know what a smart phone was. I felt like I lived in a world that was bigger and more vibrant than the dusty old stories my grandma came up with. But obviously my grandma’s lessons were ingrained in me, that is just how I was raised so anytime I would hear someone whistle especially after dark I would always think to myself, you’re not supposed to do that! I never said that to anyone of course, they would think I was crazy. I did not want to be the weird girl!
When I was a junior in college, we decided to go to Kentucky for Christmas to visit grandma. I decided to go a day early so I could visit with grandma before my mom and her husband showed up. Grandma was getting older and she was getting sick a lot more often. I really did not know how much time I was going to have left with her.
Before I got to the house I decided to stop at the general store in the last town to get a rockstar and some snacks before taking the long twisty road to grandmas house, I pull up the long drive way, put my car in park and get out. For some reason I was struck with the urge to whistle, I have no idea why but something about being there just gave me this urge. The sun was about set but it wasn’t completely dark yet so I let out this long high pitched whistle. I stopped, looked around and half expected something to happen but of course nothing did. All I heard was the wind in the trees. I went up, knocked on the door and my grandma answered. She welcomes me in, hugs me and offers me tea. We took our tea out to the porch and sat in the rocking chairs on the porch where we spent so much time when I was growing up. We had been sitting there for about an hour and there was a break in the conversation, something felt off. There was no wind, the air was completely still, and I remembered how eerie these woods were at night. We hear a whistle in the woods, it was my whistle, the same long, high-pitched whistle that I had whistled earlier. My grandma grabs her chair, her knuckles turning white, she stands up she said did you whistle at night? I start stammering because this actually scared me, I said Well I did when I first got here but it wasn’t dark yet and I didn’t think anything was going to happen. Grandma said, we have to go inside right now! After we get inside and shut the door we hear the same whistle again, my whistle, but it is closer this time. My grandma looks at me in a way I have never seen before and said why would you do that, I told you never to whistle at night, I still don’t entirely know what is happening, I asked, “who is it? Who’s whistling?” She said, “it doesn’t matter, you called them and now they’re here”. She reassured me that as long as we stay inside, we will be safe. A few seconds later there was a pounding at the door, which made me scream, my grandma leaps forward to cover my mouth and she whispers in my ear to stay quiet. I realized that this had to be my mom, they just happened to come early too. As I started toward the door grandma said no, that is not your mom honey, come sit down. We sit in silence for what seemed like an eternity and whatever had come for us had went away.
I do not know what it was but thinking about this experience still terrifies me. My grandma has sadly passed away since then. Grandma left me the house that has been in our family for generations but I have not gone back there, I am not sure that I ever will. I’m not sure what I will do with the house but I just know I can’t go back to the foothills of Kentucky and risk whatever I called coming for me again."
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Your final stories for the day! Whispering Walls, One Thousand Seconds, & Lady Blood
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Saving Sister Sarah & Wrong Turn Laverne
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The first terrifying tales of the day - Humming Broad, Wicked Winter Woods, Scarin' In An Elevator
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"I own a small business in the area. A teenager recently applied to work for us. We hired him because he told us he was 18. He has been on the job for two weeks and done very well. One of our customers tipped me off that he is really 15. I brought him into the office and questioned him. He admitted he lied because he needed the job. Other employees now know what he did. I'm torn about what to do. On one hand, he lied and should be fired. On the other hand, he's a hard worker and extremely conscientious. That's hard to find in today's workplace. What would you do if you were me? Keep him or fire him for lying? If I keep him other employees may think it's okay to lie as well"
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These are the five stages that show your marriage is dying
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"My husband was caught texting with a woman he met through work. The texts were extremely inappropriate. My husband and I are barely talking. He is begging for a second chance. Some of my friends say I shouldn't give it to him because emotional cheating is worse than physical cheating. Other friends say it's not cheating unless it's physical. I want to get an opinion from someone I don't know and that's why I'm writing to you. Should I give him a second chance? Is emotional cheating worse than physical cheating or does it even matter?"
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"I'm heading to a job interview today. It took me months to get it. Most of the workers are men, including the man I'm going to be interviewing with. My best friend says I should dress sexy because I can. My other best friend says I should dress ‘conservative’. I'm confused about what to do. My ‘conservative’ friend says business attire shows I'm serious and smart. My ‘sexy’ friend says guys are all dogs so dressing in a sexy manner will make my boss and others want me around. I kind of agree with both of them. How would you dress if you were me?"
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"Hi, I’m writing because my husband has been dealing with an uncomfortable situation at work. A female coworker has been flirting with him, and it’s making him uneasy. He’s told me about it, and while he’s been clear that he’s not interested, he’s hesitant to report it to HR because he doesn’t want to cause any waves at work. I’m worried about the stress it’s causing him. I am thinking about waiting in the work parking lot and confronting the woman myself. My friends are split over the idea. Good idea or bad idea? What do you think? How do I get her to back off without jeopardizing my husband's job?"
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Paranormal Patient!
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Last stories of the day - SandWitch and Drippity Doo Dah Day
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Casper Cuddles, The Tribe Has Spoken, Dream Dolls, and Henry &The Hendersons
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Emmitt and Eric The Bigfoot (the most hated story in Thriller Thursday history), Rock A Bye Bye Bye, A Bathroom Boo, & Fire Starter
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Your first scary stories of the day - When I Stance You Stance We Stance & Paranormal Patient
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Linda with the Arkansas Paranormal Expo joined Heather and Poolboy to see if any spirits are still following Heather
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"My wife got mad at me last night because she caught my 15 year old son and I watching the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Amazon in my man cave. She thought we were watching a game. She took me into our bedroom, closed the door and berated me for watching the show with our son. I told her it was harmless. She didn't see it that way and says I'm teaching our son that it's okay to gawk at other women while married and in a committed relationship. I told her she was overreacting and that there is nothing wrong with looking at other women as long as you don't act on it. That should be a lesson for our son. Needless to say we went to bed mad and didn't speak this morning before leaving for work. Am I at fault or is she overreacting?"
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"My 16 year old son was at Walmart the other day when he found a wallet on the ground. He went to customer service and waited until Walmart employees could find the owner of the wallet. It belonged to an elderly woman. Our family actually knows someone that knows her. She was very gracious and gave my son a $50 reward. My husband is upset with my son and says he shouldn’t have taken the money. He said he didn't need to be rewarded for doing the right thing. I have no problem with my son taking the cash. My husband wants him to return it. My husband and I are now in an argument over this. What would you do if you were us? Should our son return the money or not? Does my husband have a point? It's complicated"
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These are the ways being a lazier parent might actually help your kids
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"I caught my teenage daughter sneaking out of the house on Saturday. When I confronted her, she was honest about where she went and who she was with. I’m proud of her for telling the truth, but I’m struggling with how to handle this. Do I crack down with stricter rules or give her some credit for being upfront? I want to keep her safe, but I also don’t want to push her away. How would you handle this situation? Do I ground her or not? She was with her father yesterday so we're going to talk about it today?"
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Heather is annoyed that her husband keeps wiping his hands on the decorative Halloween kitchen towel. Poolboy is annoyed that decorative towels are even a thing. What's your stance on this?
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"I work for one of our area's most popular companies. We do Casual Fridays. Last week, I wore a pink spandex jumpsuit to work. A female co-worker told me, “Just because I can wear it doesn't mean I should”. I disagree with that popular statement. I'm curvy and proud of it. If I'm confident enough to wear something tight and stretchy that shows off my body then why shouldn't I? What do you think of that statement? Is it a true or false statement? Why do people say it? I'm thinking of wearing a blue jumpsuit today. I think a person that says that statement is the one with the problem not the person wearing the outfit"
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Field Of Screams!
"We built a house a few years ago. It was the perfect location, being far enough from city limits but not too far from the interstate. It was also nice to have more space between our neighbors, unlike the neighborhood that we used to live in. Our new neighbors are really nice and friendly, although the people who live behind us are interesting. They're an older couple and their backyard connects with ours, and it’s about three acres.
We actually went by their house one day to see if they would be interested in selling a portion of their land, so that we could have a bigger backyard. They owned about 3/4ths of the field between our houses, so I wanted to see if we could buy a quarter of it.
They immediately refused, and the way they reacted to us asking about their land seemed like they were really offended. They told us “NO, and please do not ever ask us again.” Maybe we were out of line? My wife and I just felt weird about the conversation once we left their house. Afterwards, we never really spoke to them again, until one late evening.
I was tucking my two year old daughter into bed one night. My wife and I took turns for this bedtime routine; bath, story, and then we would sit outside her room as she fell asleep. We would turn off all of the lights in our house, so that she wouldn’t see us walk out of her room. The curtains to our windows are usually slightly open in our house, letting any sunlight in during the day. As I was playing on my phone, I noticed something moving in the backyard.
At first, I thought it was the glare from my phone, but there was light moving really slow and far away from the house. I approached the window of our backdoor and watched this light for a very long time. After a few minutes, I realized it was a flashlight and the person holding it was headed towards our house. The strangest thing about this was how the person was walking. They were walking in a zig-zag pattern towards our property. I stood there watching silently before the person was in our backyard. During this time, I had found some binoculars from our pantry to see if I could see any facial features from the person. He was wearing a hat but I couldn’t tell what his face looked like.
He kept walking closer and closer to our backdoor. I eventually ran back into the kitchen and grabbed the first big knife I saw and returned to the door. When I returned, he had started walking back to where he came from. I just continued watching until he was almost out of our backyard. I decided to be bold and turn on the back porch lights and walk outside. I kept the knife behind my back as I walked outside onto the porch. The person kept walking back up the field with their flashlight. I eventually shouted “HEY! Do you need something?” I wasn’t sure what to say to this person. Were they looking for something? After I shouted, the person ignored me and kept walking.
“HEY! WHO’S OUT THERE?” I yelled one more time at them to get their attention. They continued walking as if I wasn’t there. I walked back into the house and grabbed the binoculars again. I watched them walk toward our neighbor’s house behind us. They continued their weird walking pattern as they wandered away. I kept wondering if that was the neighbor that lived behind us. I wasn’t completely sure but it sort of looked like the man living there. I continued to follow him with my binoculars, as he slowly reached the neighbor’s house, he walked to the front of their house and disappeared.
There’s been a couple of other interesting things that have happened since I saw the man with the flashlight. There was another night where I got up in the middle of the night to use the restroom and noticed that one of the houses across our street had all of their outside lights on. I couldn’t remember exactly what time this was, but it had to be past midnight or so. The neighbors living at that house were walking around in the front yard. It was hard to see what they were up to, but it looked like they were looking for something or someone…
The worst nights are when I wake up in the middle of the night and hear our daughter on the monitor screaming about lights in the room. Anytime I go to check on her, her bedroom is always completely dark. She’s always saying “Mama, Daddy, please turn off that light”. Anytime I ask her where the light is coming from, she always points to the window…"
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Your last scary stories of the day! Shed My Pants, Wretched Rentals, & Your Hiss Is Off My List
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Aliens Suck, Abuelita Apparition, & Have You Checked The Camera
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Field of Screams and Funk That Trunk!
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Your first set of terrifying tales of the day!
Freaky Fire, Bat $&*^ Crazy, Little House of Horrors, Devil Went Down To Benton, & She Caught Me Red Handed
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"My 14-year-old daughter is going through her first breakup. Her boyfriend gave her a 14 karat gold necklace with a charm on it. His mother called and asked for it back. My daughter was crushed by the call. I told the mother that we have no plans to give it back because it was a gift. She said her son spent his hard-earned money on it and wants to return it. She said it would be the same thing if he had given her an engagement ring and they broke off the engagement. I disagree. What it would be like is giving someone a birthday gift and then asking for it back because of a disagreement or end of a friendship. Should my daughter give the necklace back or not?"
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"My girlfriend and I have been dating for a year. The other night, she told me she loved me for the first time. It caught me off guard so I said the first thing that came to mind, “I love spending time with you too”. I don't think that's what she wanted to hear. I told my best friend what happened. He said if I'm not in love after a year then I will never be so it's time to end the relationship and move on. Now my head is spinning at a thousand miles per hour wondering if he's right. Is he? What would you do if you were me?"
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"My friend is down on his luck and has applied to work at the company where I work. He asked me to put in a good word with the boss. I'm torn about what to do. I desperately want to help, but know I can't recommend him because of his past track record. He is barely employable because of his attitude. What would you do if you were me? Make the recommendation or not? He is practically begging me to help him. I don't want the recommendation to blow back on me if things go south."
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"I went to a big box store the other day and got very excited because I found a summer patio set on clearance. When I took the price tag to the cashier to check out, she said the price was wrong and that I wasn't going to get the great deal I thought I was. This caused a huge fight between us because of her snide attitude. I told her I am entitled to the price on the tag because it's not my fault the store screwed up and printed the wrong number. I think the store should honor the price. Her manager is on vacation until today so I'm going back to the store to fight for the lower price. The cashier says just because the tag has a lower price doesn't mean I'm entitled to it. I disagree. Should the store honor the lower price? They were the ones that printed the wrong sale price, not me."
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Your winning story of the day..... Bill The Thrill!
"(The names of the people and cemetery have been changed for privacy)
My wife is from South Arkansas and while visiting there one weekend last spring, her grandmother wanted to visit the cemetery where her family was buried to put new arrangements on a few of her family's grave sites.
My wife, her mom, grandmother and I pull up to the cemetery, get out and head toward the graves. We were the only people there, no other cars etc. It was your typical cemetery, being older there were some trees but not a lot, mostly flat land and gravesites - it was nicely landscaped and well maintained. Once we got to the grave sites where the family was buried, my wife's grandmother starts telling me about their family history and who each person was and how they were kin to my wife.
After about 10 minutes of talking this older man appears behind us and ask how we were doing. He is tall; he's wearing a grey shirt and pants, work boots and carrying a rake in his hand. He had a full head of white hair and what I remember most about him was his eyes, they were a piercing blue. Needless to say, never seeing or hearing him approach us - we were startled thinking that we were there all alone in this graveyard. We basically, all in unison, said "We're good, how are you?"
He ask us where we were from - we told him and he tells us his name is "Bill Johnson" and that his family bought this land 200 years ago and that his whole family including his wife and children were buried here. He points in the direction towards the front of the cemetery (where we walked in) and said "Right over there is where we're all buried." We ask him if he knew any of our family members that were buried here and he knew a few of them - he even told us things we didn't know about some of them! I ask him if he lived in the area and he said "I'm 92". Thinking he couldn't hear well, I just smiled and said something like, "That's great".
After a little more small talk he said he needed to go and do some more work and told us it was nice talking to us and walked away. When he left us he starting whistling a song - My mother in law said is he whistling "When the roll is called up yonder" (an old church hymnal) we listened and sure enough he was.
As we were getting ready to remove and add new arrangements my wife asks me if I would go to the car and get some items. As I turned and walked towards the car, I looked around for the old man (it had only been maybe 30-45 seconds since we said our goodbyes) - he was nowhere in sight. My first thought was that he had fallen, you could see all around this cemetery and the trees weren't big enough to hide him.
I keep walking towards our car and looking around for him and as I get to the front entrance of the gate I see a lot of gravesites with the name "Johnson" on them. As I got closer, I see a grave of a husband and wife that had their pictures on them, next to the grave site on the husbands side was a rake like the old man was carrying , just laying there on the ground. I looked around and still didn't see the old man. As I walked by, I stop to look at the pictures and almost fell out. The photo of the man looked exactly like the man we just met - Bill Johnson, eyes, hair, everything! The date on the headstone for the man was (Birth 1921 - Death 2008) this would put him around 92 years old! The name on the grave...Bill and Louise Johnson!!!!!
I yelled at my wife and family to come check it out and they were all freaking out. My wife's grandmother said "On that's just a coincidence".
When we left that afternoon, we got into the car and as we drove down the road I turned on the radio and was trying to find some tunes, the only radio station that would come in clear was a Christian station. Guess what the song playing on the radio was.....I kid you not....."When the roll is called up yonder". Grandma was speechless - We turned the radio off and road in silence all the way home."
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Not A Fan Of Graham, Blood Bath, and Spirit Halloween!
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Just A Swingin, Deadward, and Hillcrest Ho
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Your first scary stories of the year!
Dr. Strange, Window Watcher, Seriously Searcy, and Bill The Thrill!
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"My husband and I caught our 15 year old daughter smoking. He and I are now discussing how to handle the situation. He says we should buy cigarettes for her because we can then control the amount of cigarettes she's smoking. He says if we don't, she's going to go behind our backs and smoke anyway. I hate the habit and think we should ground her and forbid her from smoking. We should also start taking away some privileges. This will teach her she is not allowed to smoke until she is 21 and an adult. He thinks we'll do more harm than good that way. What strategy do you think would work best?"
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Sorry to all the Aidens, Bradens, Haydens, and Jaydens out there...
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Try this one simple test to see if someone you know is a narcissist
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"I had a hysterectomy 2 weeks ago and hours after my surgery I almost died. My blood pressure went to 38/66 and my oxygen went down to 52%. They had to open me back up and fix the problem. My husband want back to work yesterday. Because he had to go to work, I had to drive to get our kids even though technically I'm still on bed rest. But we have no help and you have to do what you go to do for your family right? Well my husband is mad at me because he had to cook dinner after getting off work. Side note, 4 kids, 3 are in school and I have our 3 year old with me all day today. Am I in the wrong for having him cook dinner after getting off work or should he understand that yes I'm 30 but I had 2 surgeries in 24hrs 2 weeks ago and he should be there to help even though he works? I just don't know what to do"
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What are those small things that bring you joy and help you get through the day?
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"Help! My daughter in law is pregnant with my first grand child she has had a pretty rough pregnancy as far as morning sickness. She's now 30 weeks pregnant but at her high risk doctor appointment this week we found out the baby is measuring a week behind and is now considered growth restricted. I was talking to my son yesterday and he finally told me when she vomits it hurts so she now has it in her head if she doesn't eat, she doesn't vomit. She's lost 2lbs in the last 2 weeks. How can I get it in her head that she has to eat for the well being of her unborn son? She's the type that will cut me out of my grandson's life if I make her mad but I worry for my grandson's health and hers. Her doctor has gave her medication for the problem but I'm not sure she is taking it."
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and now we are all aware of Poolboy’s. Thanks to Arkansas Urology for the morning in-studio exam!
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"I'm constantly called a Yankee or wetback because I'm Spanish and I'm from NY. I have thought about leaving my job and going back because the way I feel, I just hate it. Sometimes I regret moving here."
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"Last week I started a new job. I'm only working 2 weeks. I have 2 kids- girl is 5 and is in school, 3 year old boy isn't in school. Well my issue is I don't know who is going to watch my son all day. I drive my daughter to school and my husband picks her up and goes back home where the babysitter, my husband's godmother, watches them.
Last Friday she told us she couldn't watch them anymore because she's wasting her gas driving from Benton all the way to the airport where I live. I told her I'm going to pay you I just started my job so can it wait? She said sure. But my husband came home telling me she called him and she wants me to pay her $500! I was shocked and said no, I'll give her $100. She sits down in my house and does nothing.
My house is clean food is made for my kids. Why should I pay her $500? Am I wrong for not wanting to pay her? Now we are looking for a daycare that will take my son and also pick up my daughter from school. Any suggestions"
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"We have moved to a new town. My daughter had to start a new school. She was sad about leaving her old school and said “I don’t want new friends.” My mama heart was so happy on the 3rd day of school when she excitedly told me that she MADE a FRIEND! And that they live across our street!
They became instant friends and even found a little group of girls at lunch that she had befriended. I started letting her go play across the street for an hour or so. Talked to parents who are very nice. She started coming over daily or my daughter would go over there to play!! She even spent the night at our house. It relieved me to know my daughter had a new friend.
Over the weekend, my daughter’s friend had a birthday party! The group of little lunch girlies were there! They sent me pics of them being goofy.
At one point, they went to the little girls room and was helping her clean off her bed when they turned her pillow over and saw a bug. The other little friend asked if it was a bed bug. My daughter took a pic and tried to get google to identify it. There ended up being a little argument between the friends and the birthday girl kicked them all out.
When my daughter came home and started telling us a story about how it all happened. That’s when she said something about one friend found a bed bug. Then she showed me the picture.
I think it is a bed bug! And evidently the fact it was that easy to see in the daylight and it was obviously well fed(?!) means it may be pretty bad.
What do I do now? She comes to our house in the mornings and rides with us (and her backpack) to the bus stop. She has spent the night.
I DO NOT want bed bugs. Do I say something to the mom? How do I let her come over or ride around with us when we really think there are bed bugs? If I didn’t have the picture, I’d give them the benefit of the doubt but I do have the picture and there’s no way the parents don’t know. I do not want my daughters friend to be embarrassed or the mother but I DO NOT WANT BED BUGS!! What do I do?"
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"My adult stepson, that doesn’t have a job, just moved into our house to get his life together. My adult son, that does have a job, moved out to help his friend for a short time but he planned to move back home until he finds a place of his own. The plan was that my stepson would take the smaller bedroom but at the time my daughter was home from college and was occupying that bedroom, which left my stepson to put his belongings in my son’s room, to which he now voluntarily settled into. Now the time has come to where my son has to move back home. Should we still carry out the plan or should we have my son move all his belongings out of his room into the smaller one and allow my stepson to stay in my son’s bedroom?"
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"My co-workers and I were having lunch yesterday when one of them mentioned that they were buying alcohol last weekend when a clerk asked for their ID. She is 45 and said being asked for her ID is an insult because she is proud of her age. I disagreed and told her she should be flattered that the clerk thought she looked younger than she is. This divided the lunchroom. Is being asked for your ID a compliment or an insult?"
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It's 2024, how have we not solved these problems?
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"My head is spinning because of what my best friend has asked me to do. This is going to sound like something out of a movie or something so unbelievable that it's not true, but it is. My best friend and her husband both work, but don't make a lot of money. They've been trying to have a baby for three years, but can't because of some problems he has. They can't afford IVF so they came to me and asked if my husband would impregnate her. You would have thought he won the lottery. She is waiting for me to give her an answer. Of course my husband, being a guy, is all for it. I take my marriage very seriously and I'm conflicted about what to do. Who in the heck loans out their husband for something like this? I feel bad for my friend and almost guilty for not wanting to help her. What would you do if you were me?"
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What's something you wish you could experience for the first time again?
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"HI, I apologize for the long rant but here it goes I am a 27 years old and first time mom of an 17 month old. My husband and I are happily married but the only thing is... His parents.
Back story: they live 2 minutes from us and very very RARELY come and see their grandchild. its been this way since she was born. my husbands dad has seen my daughter maybe 10 times in her 17 months of life. As far as I am concerned they don't check in on her either. they hardly speak to me.
Their house is not well kept they've got 2 big dogs that they don't clean up after. So we (my husband and I) hardly go down there.
The reason they don't come around is because I said I don't want them to. I've never said that, if anything I would love for them to get to know their grandchild.
My parents (who also live two minutes down the road) check in at least every other day and make a point to stop by to see her. My dad works out of town and stops in on Fridays to see her and then ask if they (my mom and dad) can have her for the day to hang out with her.
I currently have my daughters Facebook photo album to where this parents can't see it because I feel like if you don't make an effort to see her you shouldn't be able to see her pictures of milestones as she gets older and smarter.
Am I wrong for keeping them from seeing her photos? Am I also wrong for not taking my daughter to their house once a week?"
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"I had a date over the weekend that started out great, but ended awkwardly. It was a first date. We had a nice dinner and then played mini golf before he invited me back to his apartment. His apartment freaked me out. My date is 31 years old. He had sci-fi action figures all over his apartment and several stuffed animals on his bed. I told my sister about the date yesterday and she said I should not give the guy a second date because adult men shouldn't be playing with action figures or stuffed animals. My other friend, who's into sci-fi, says it's no big deal and that he's just in touch with his inner child. Creepy or not? Give the guy a second date or not?"
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A special extra spooky Friday the 13th version of Thriller Thirteen! It's our last one till Thriller Thursday. Just a few weeks away...
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"My boyfriend and I talked about getting married two weeks ago. Everything was going great until it wasn't. I ran to the mall the other night and bumped into my childhood crush. I know this sounds silly but I immediately got goosebumps and butterflies and felt the pit in my stomach like I did in junior high and high school. We exchanged numbers and agreed to get together for lunch. Now, all I do is think about him. I'm questioning my decision to marry my boyfriend. He's done nothing wrong, but doesn't give me the feelings my childhood crush does. I'm not sure what to do. My head says to stay with the safe choice which is my boyfriend. My heart says don't be safe and chase my childhood crush because that will be exciting and keep my interest. Safe versus not safe. What would you do?"
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"I'm considering selling my car for scraps and need advice on how to do that. I'll try to provide brief context but the car does have quite the history while under my ownership. I spent $4 grand buying my car, a 2013 Chevy Cruise, from a coworker and another $200 to get it repaired multiple times because either the guy sold it to me broken or it started to break the minute the title was in my name.
All of these issues revolve around the same area the AC. A couple of months ago I took the car to get looked at when the AC first broke. I had asked the mechanic if the car needed Anti-freeze and he said no. Fast forward a week and the car breaks down on the side of the road, I have it towed back to my house where it sits for weeks a constant mocking reminder of the money I sunk into it.
Well last Friday I finally had time to get in contact with a different auto-care guy and he asked about the anti-freeze, this lead me to discover that the Anti-freeze/coolant tank was empty and had been this whole time. That first mechanic was wrong the car would have been perfectly fine if I had just put coolant in the dang tank. After filling the coolant tank I have taken the car out on a few test drives to see how it runs. And it was running fine... until yesterday.
I was putting coolant in the tank before I left for work and I had made the mistake of forgetting to put lid back on. This caused the car to break down in the middle of the road halfway through my drive to work. Thankfully I managed to get my car moved into a gas station parking lot, where I called a tow truck.
So this whole thing with the lid combined with the fact I had driven my car for a week with no coolant caused my motor/engine to break and apparently I had nearly blown a head gasket. The repairs needed for my car are well more than I can afford. Which is why I would like to scrap it seeing as how all of the other parts are still working perfectly.
The auto-shop had offer me $500 for the car but I said no because I knew once they fixed it up they could sell it for at least $4 grand. like I said it's a perfectly working car once you fix all the issues listed above.
I know that it's wishful thinking to believe I'll recoup all my loses back but if anyone deserves to make any money off this car now it is me. I just don't know how to go about doing that. Any suggestions?"
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"I have been at my current job for 10 years, in those 10 years I've worked in 2 different departments and started from the bottom and worked my way up. 3 years ago I switched to the new department and they've had several new people take over my old position in the last 3 year's till about 8 months ago. The new person in there is good but here is my problem they have been there less then a year and make more then I do and I have been at my job for 10. The position in the new department is supposed to be a hire up position yet the other person is making more an hour then me when I've been a dedicated hard working employee for 10 years. Am I just being petty for feeling like I should be making more then someone who hasn't been there near as long as I have? Here lately I find myself looking for other jobs on indeed but I do love my job, my boss and my coworkers. Plus it's Monday to Friday no weekends or holidays and my boss is extremely flexible if I need off for anything. Am I an in the wrong for feeling like I do?"
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You worked hard. You sat in traffic. You've dealt with jerks all day. Now that you're home, what do you want to hear from your significant other?
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Nap? Stretch? Cry? What would you do if you had an extra 15 minutes of free time today?
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"Dear Heather and Poolboy,
I really hope you read this on air because I need all the advice I can get. Recently My family and I have been in a bit of financial trouble. My mom's car stopped working and had to be taken to the shop. However, the last couple of years we have been riding the very thin line between being stable and being flat broke, I fear getting our car fixed will take the majority of my mom's money. Luckily she was allowed to work from home while we sort out what to do about her car, so she won't lose her job.
But that leads me into my problem. I want to get a job to help but I have no clue what to do. I'm paralyzed with indecision. For context I just turned 18 in June and graduated high school in May. I have decided not to go to college immediately seeing as how I wouldn't be able to go without acquiring student loan debt and I'm not sure what grants or scholarships (if any) I qualify for. I did ok in school, I maintained a C average, which I feel is pretty good considering the problems that surfaced in my last few years of high school.
To make a long story better fit a therapist short, I need career advice. I know I can't live with my mom for free forever, but I'm absolutely utterly terrified of taking that next step. Terrified to let my family down, terrified to fail, and terrified to succeed if I'm being honest. My mom isn't any help. She keeps saying things like "Once you get a job that money will help us dig our way out of this hole".
We can't really lean on family for help because they all live in another city. It's not a long drive from us to them, but given our circumstances it might as well be another state. I feel so alone, like I have to carry the whole family on my back. I can't do that, I'm just a kid. So if you have any advice please share it, it would greatly help!"
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Can your clean clothes burn your house down? Apparently so
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"I have a Tesla. I was driving the other night when I got into a fender bender. We exchanged insurance information before the police arrived. The officer interviewed both of us. I refused to accept blame for the accident. I told the officer my Tesla was on autopilot at the time of the accident so Tesla is responsible for the accident not me. The other driver and I both received tickets. I plan to contest mine. The officer says that I'm responsible, not Tesla, because I was behind the wheel. I told him I'd see him in court. Can you and your listeners be my jury and tell me what you think? Am I guilty or not? Is Tesla guilty?"
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"My family adopted a rottweiler puppy several months ago. Last Friday, two men rang my doorbell and attempted to sell me a new roof. My rottweiler bit one of the salesmen. He came back yesterday and is claiming I am responsible for his injuries. I told him to get lost and slammed the door in his face. It's his fault he got bit. I never told him to come on to my property and hassle me. My dog was just protecting me because he made a move towards my front door. He also missed the no trespassing sign on my mailbox. It may be a bit faded, but it says no trespassing. The salesman is now threatening to get a lawyer to sue me. Am I responsible? Is it his fault or mine? Should I pay him to make him go away?"
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"I flew home to visit my parents over the weekend. The plane was packed on the ride back yesterday. I was sitting in a middle seat when the person to my right closed the shade on the window. The person sitting to my left wanted to see the sky so they reached over me and opened the shade. The two of them proceeded to argue over who is the boss of the window shade. The person sitting to my right said they were because they were closest to the window. The person sitting to my left said that's not the case. They tried to get me involved in the argument, but I refused to bite. A flight attendant finally ordered the shade to be halfway open and halfway closed. My fellow row mates continued arguing for the duration of the flight. I know this sounds silly, but who is the boss of the window shade when you are flying? Is it the person closest to the window? Should it be a vote between the three seated in the row? Settle this once and for all"
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"I try to schedule all of my first dates on Wednesday night so if I like the guy I can go out with him again on Friday or Saturday. I had a date on Wednesday night. We met at a very well-known Italian restaurant in the area. The night started off horribly because my date called me by the wrong name. When I asked who Tara was he stumbled and fumbled like an NFL player on Sunday afternoon. I thought about walking out right then and there, but then decided to stay and order the most expensive thing on the menu. My date never gave me a straight answer as to who Tara is. He has asked me for a second date on Saturday. In his defense, he was extremely nervous because he is dating way over his head with me. Should I give him another chance or not? I don't appreciate him thinking about another woman while he is on a date with me. What would you do if you were me?"
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Based on what you do for a living, what have you learned or decided to NEVER do?
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What to do when you're about to run out of gas?! A kid told Heather & Poolboy that he was 20 minutes from school in his dad's car and he thought they might not make it. He got some tips!
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"My boyfriend and I are talking about getting married. We are both divorced and have custody of our children. The kids don't like one another. My boyfriend and I know we have found true love with each other. The kids don't want us to get married. Should we care what they think? They're just kids and don't pay rent or contribute to the household. He says we should just tell them we're getting married and that's the way it is. Other family and friends think the opinions of our children matter. Should we put their happiness before ours? Should we get married or not?"
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Run fast or read fast? Bag lunch or cafeteria lunch? Check out these great school-related "Would You Rather" questions
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You might be "tossing" in your "DOOM" pile and you don't even know you're doing it
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"My 14 year old son wants to use AI to help him with his homework and school projects. My husband and I are torn about whether or not to let him use it. Is it cheating or a tool? I guess arguments could be made for both sides. What would you do if you were us? Allow our son to use AI or not?"
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"My husband joined a new gym about a month ago. He's casually mentioned that he has a workout partner at the gym named Andy. On Wednesday night, my husband went to the gym, but forgot his wallet at home. I drove it over to the gym because I was going out with my girlfriends. I was shocked when I showed up and discovered that Andy is a ‘she’ not a ‘he’. It turns out he's been working out with this woman for the last three weeks. Needless to say, this caused a huge fight when I got home. He says some people have work wives while he has a gym wife. He claims they're strictly platonic and that nothing is going on. I am sick to my stomach and think he is emotionally cheating on me. He says I am making myself feel this way and that if I was more secure with myself I wouldn't feel insecure about him working out with another woman. I told him this is cheating. He disagrees. Where do you stand on the issue? Is it wrong what he is doing?'
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These are considered the least attractive hobbies that men can have. Do you agree? Does your man have any hobbies that are actually attractive?
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According to studies, married men live longer than bachelors, but it's the opposite for women. Poolboy doesn't agree
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A man claiming to be a time traveler has laid out some things he thinks will happen in the near future
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"My kids were outside playing yesterday when my 9-year-old daughter blurted out that we are going to Starbucks every day to get Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Another parent heard the comment and asked me if she was kidding. I said she wasn’t and that I and the kids love the lattes. The other parent chastised me for giving them coffee and sugar on a daily basis. I told her to mind her own business and that having the kids share a latte every day won't kill them for the next month. The woman tried to make me feel like a bad parent. Am I wrong for wanting to treat my kids each morning? Mom guilt is setting in. Is the other mother right? Let a kid be a kid"
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Going dark today - Heather and Poolboy want to know which bugs or animals you would kill no matter what if they're in your house
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"I am getting married next year, and have requested no children. Family members have asked if they could bring their kids, but I said due to our venue, we can not accommodate for children. They said that’s simply ridiculous and they are going to bring theirs anyway. These family members are very close and this will cause hard feelings. What do I do??"
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"My son tried out for the freshman football team and made it. He is a third stringer and most likely will never play. One of his coaches has started flirting with me. My friends think he is going to ask me out. If I accept, my son will most likely get some playing time. If I don't, my son will never get off the bench. I want my son to play so I'm thinking about accepting the date offer. My family says I shouldn't do it. I want the best for my kid and want him to play. What would you do if you were me?"
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These are The Rudest Things You Can Do As A Houseguest, have visitors done any of these in your home?
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"I recently celebrated my 35th birthday and am living my best life. I've got a wonderful fiance, a successful and lucrative career, and a wonderful family. On Friday, I received a phone call from my biological mother. She gave me up just weeks after I was born. I consider my adoptive mother and father my real parents. My biological mom asked me for help. She's lost just about everything and said she contacted me because she has nowhere else to turn and needs help. I had never spoken to my biological mother before Friday. At first, I was mad, but now, because I have such a big heart, my guilty conscience is setting in and telling me I need to do something even though she gave me up. Should I be the bigger person and do something positive for her? My head is telling me NO. What would you do if you were me? Should I help my mother or not?"
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"I have a first date on Saturday night and promised myself I wouldn't Google the guy because I wanted to go in with an open mind. My curiosity got the best of me so I decided to look him up. Wow. He was once arrested and was bashed pretty hard by several ex-girlfriends online. This shocked me because now he has a good job and is not at all like his former girlfriends have described him. Some of my friends think I should cancel the date while others say I should go for it. I'm confused. Can a person's past define the future? Is it possible for a person to change? Should I go on the date or not? My best friend says, "A leopard never changes its spots."
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"I’ve been experiencing a lot of mom guilt lately, especially as the new school year starts. I find myself constantly questioning whether I’m doing enough for my children. Sometimes I wonder if this mom guilt is a real issue or if I’m just being too hard on myself. The kids and everyone else tell me I'm doing a good job. How do I get rid of mom guilt? Is mom guilt a common feeling among parents? How can I determine if it’s something I need to address or just a normal part of parenting?"
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"I ate at one of our area's most beloved and well-known restaurants the other night. I was shocked when I got my bill because there was a $3 AC fee on it. I asked my server what the fee was for because I had never seen one like that on any bill. She said the AC stands for ‘air conditioner’. The owner then came out. He said he added the fee because customers were warm and demanding he get a better air conditioner. I told the owner I was not going to pay the fee because I didn't have a problem with the air conditioning before or after he bought his new unit. The owner refused to remove the fee from my bill. I told him it would be the same as if I was charged for a menu item I didn't order. He disagreed and said the AC is the customer's responsibility not his because they asked for it. I am now disputing the charge with my credit card company. Should customers have to foot the bill or is it the restaurant owner’s cost of doing business? Am I right to feel angry or is this fee just part of keeping cool in today’s world?"
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"Several weeks ago, my girlfriends and I went out and saw one of our favorite bands play live. I had way too much to drink and was rude to a guy that asked me out. Yesterday, I went to my daughter's school and met some of her teachers. I was stunned when I walked into her social studies class and saw the man I rudely rejected. I immediately felt sick and walked out of the room. He definitely recognized me. Some of my friends say I should apologize and accept the date while my other friends say I shouldn't do anything. My sister-in-law says I should be stern with the teacher and tell him that if my daughter isn't treated fairly that I will go to the principal and tell her that he came on to me. I feel terrible that I've put my daughter in this position. What would you do if you were me?"
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It's the 13th of the month. You know what that means...
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"My ex-wife and I divorced last year. We share joint custody of our 10-year-old daughter. I pay full child support on a monthly basis. My ex-wife is required to talk to me about any expenses that are ‘above and beyond’ normal support. Over the weekend, my ex sent me a bill for $229. She told me she got our 10-year-old a makeover for the new school year. The bill was for a manicure, a pedicure, a haircut and a photo session at the salon. My 10-year-old didn't seem overly enthused about getting the makeover next weekend. The bill certainly is ‘above and beyond’ normal support. I think the makeover is more for my ex-wife than it is for my daughter. I'm not sure what to do? Should I buy the makeover? Do 10 year-olds need makeovers? I definitely don't want to disappoint my daughter. Should I just eat it and do it? My family says if my ex wants the makeover so bad she should pay for it"
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I’m struggling tonight. Bad! My 4yo daughter’s first day back to cheer-nastics was this evening. Her father was off work today and our daughter asked him if he was coming to watch her and he said he would try but he never showed. He has 2 boys with his ex wife and she texted him tonight stating the boys first football practice is tomorrow night & wanted to know if he would be there to watch them and he responded “I get off work at 5:30 and I’ll come straight there”. I love that he will make it for the boys practice because that’ll make them so happy but I can’t help to wonder if our daughter will comprehend and question why he couldn’t come watch her. I’m probably hurt the most than she is honestly but I know eventually she will notice that stuff. Has this ever been an issue in anybody else’s family? How did you get over what you’re feeling? Any advice? Am I wrong for feeling this way??
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We had a family get together over the weekend. My mother-in-law showed up intoxicated. Anytime he said “mama” she would get loud and tell my son “say insert grandma name here”. She then insulted my brother-in-law, my husband, and me. My husband ended up asking her to leave. How would you handle this situation? Are we overreacting?
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I am getting crucified for my online dating profile. I'm a single father of two young girls. I posted pictures of the three of us on my dating profile. Other singles are slamming me for putting up pictures of my girls. They say it's wrong and that I shouldn't be using them as bait or exposing them to the seedy world of online dating. I disagree and think it's okay to put pictures up so women know what they're getting into and understand the three of us are a package deal. Is it wrong to post pictures of your kid on a dating app? What are your thoughts on this?
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I called 911 on Friday night because my neighbor was having a loud party. The police came and broke it up. Yesterday, my neighbor came over and screamed at me. It turns out her 14-year-old daughter is the one that threw the party. My neighbor and her daughter both received a ticket and now have a court date. My neighbor says I'm a snitch and should have gone over and politely asked her daughter to quiet down. My neighbor was out of town with her boyfriend and had no idea the party was taking place. I don't think I did anything wrong and I certainly don't think I'm a snitch. My neighbor says it’s my fault they are in trouble because I should have gone over and said something rather than call 911. She says that would have sufficed. Was I wrong for calling 911? Whose side are you taking? Should I have gone over and told them to quiet down? Am I responsible for this mess? My neighbor says calling 911 was extreme and not an emergency.
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My husband and I are splitting because he had an affair. We have three children between the ages of 9 and 16. They are going to start asking questions about why we are divorcing. Should I tell them the truth about him being unfaithful or cover it up and come up with an excuse? My friends and family are split when I ask them this question. What would you do? Should I be honest or not? He is a good father, but a terrible husband.
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These are the 7 Relationship Issues That Parents Bring Up Most Often In Therapy according to HuffPost. Has Heather brought these up in therapy before?
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"My son is about to enter the sixth grade and is begging my husband and I to buy him Air Jordans, the new Beats by Dre headphones and an expensive backpack. All of his friends have them. He says he'll get bullied if we don't get him the good stuff. My husband says money is tight and he'll just have to make do. He says a little bullying is good for him because it will toughen him up. I told my husband we can save him from the bullying if we just spend a few extra bucks. What would you do if you were us? Invest in the Air Jordans and other items or let our son take a few lumps? What do we do?"
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What was the last thing you did that embarrassed your kids?
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"My wife is mad at me. Last Friday, I went out with the guys to a local bar. One of my wife's friends must have walked in and then out because she saw me dancing with another woman and told my wife about it. This led to a huge fight over the weekend. My wife says I cheated on her because I danced with another woman. I told her I had a couple of beers and ended up on the dance floor. Nothing happened after that. She says you don't dance with a member of the opposite sex if you're married. Is dancing cheating? I have apologized even though I don't feel I've done anything wrong."
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"My boyfriend just got back from a business trip. I thought I would be a nice girlfriend and do his laundry for him because he is tired. I pulled out several receipts from his pants. He went to a Hooters near his hotel three times over the course of five days. I am outraged. You don't go to Hooters for the food if you're a guy. When he got home last night, I confronted him and told him that he virtually cheated on me by going to Hooters and staring at the servers. He says he's not guilty of cheating because nothing physical happened. I told him it doesn't matter, it’s still cheating. We are now at a crossroads in our relationship. He says, “There's nothing wrong if you look, but don't touch”. I disagree. Am I wrong for accusing him of virtually cheating? Should I dump him because he has a wandering eye or am I overreacting?"
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"My 9-year-old daughter was glued to the TV and YouTube over the weekend. She is a gymnast and loves watching the Olympics and Simone Biles. Our daughter says her goal is to one day be an Olympian. As parents, we know the odds are not in her favor. Plus it's an expensive sport that we continue to funnel money into because our daughter loves it. My husband says at some point we need to be honest with her and tell her that she is not talented enough to be an Olympian. He says we'll also save money. I don't think we should crush our daughter's dreams. My husband says she hasn't won any tournaments and will lose her self-esteem and self-confidence if she keeps losing. We are torn about what to do. What would you do if you were us? Should we tell our daughter the truth or continue to support her?"
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"We had a big birthday party at work yesterday. Everyone was sitting around eating cake and ice cream and talking about how excited we are to watch the opening ceremonies of the Olympics tonight. One of the guys said all of the athletes should get medals, not just the top three with gold, silver and bronze. He said the amount of work the athletes put into making it to the Olympics justifies some sort of medal. This caused a huge argument about participation trophies and whether or not all athletes, regardless of sport, should receive one. I don't think all Olympians should receive one just in the same way I don't feel all of the kids in my son's Little League should get them either. Several people verbally attacked me because of my stance. What do you think? Should all athletes receive participation trophies?"
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What would you NOT want your spouse to do for a living? This woman had a very long list
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"We went to my in-laws house last Sunday for my father-in-law's birthday. I can't stand my mother-in-law's cooking so I brought my own food. Yesterday, she blasted me with an Email and said she will never forgive me for embarrassing her in front of the family by bringing my own food. She says you never do that. I disagree. Why I should go hungry because she's a terrible cook? I'm sorry if your feelings are hurt, but I don't think I did anything wrong. She says I broke etiquette rules. Did I do anything wrong? Is it okay to bring your own food to a family gathering if you don't like the host’s cooking? Do I owe my mother-in-law an apology?"
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"My 17 year old son got arrested last weekend. Now everyone, including my friends and family, is blaming me for his arrest. They say I'm responsible because he's a minor and under my watch. He is almost 18 and an adult. He made the wrong choice. I did everything I could to raise him right. It's not my fault he decided to hang with the wrong crowd and get himself in trouble. My family thinks otherwise. I don't think I should be blamed for him getting arrested. What do you think? Do you agree with me or my family? Is a parent responsible when their kid gets arrested?"
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"We have new bosses at work that have instituted a new rule nobody likes. They are limiting bathroom breaks to just 5 minutes because several employees were caught scrolling on their phones while in a stall. I think the rule is unfair. Some of the employees are in favor of the new rule because the scrollers are affecting their work performance and productivity. People are taking sides here at work and it's affecting morale. Should companies have bathroom break rules for how long you can stay in a stall? Is this discrimination or just good time management by the bean counters?"
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A drink, a snack, a punching bag, or a good cry? What's your go-to reliever when you've had a bad day?
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"My friends and I are all single and looking for boyfriends. We had a Girls Night Out on Saturday that ended with some of us arguing. I told my friends I am looking to date down meaning I'm looking for a less than average looking guy. I'm doing this because I know if I date down my guy will treat me like a queen and never dream of cheating on me like my last boyfriend. My friends all laughed and made fun of my dating strategy. I think dating good looking guys only causes problems. They're cocky and arrogant and, from my experience, will always cheat on you because they know they're good looking and can always get an attractive woman. When you date down, that guy knows what he has and will always treat you like gold. Am I right or wrong? Is it smart to date down if you're an attractive woman like myself?"
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"My mother-in-law is the worst person on the planet. On Wednesday night, we invited the family out to (local restaurant) to celebrate my daughter's 12th birthday. Everyone bought presents. I was stunned when my daughter opened my mother-in-law's gift. She bought her a scale. Everyone at the table gasped. I can't believe she bought a scale for a tween. That has to be the worst gift ever. My mother-in-law says it's a great gift because my daughter can monitor her weight and this in turn will make her a healthier person. I totally disagree and think the gift is going to make my daughter self-conscious. The family is divided over the gift because they don't want to offend my mother-in-law. What is your opinion on this? Good gift or bad gift?"
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"I hate drama and it's all around me at the moment. The man I was dating in April got jailed for doing something extremely stupid. It was online and on the news so everyone knows about it. Shortly after he went to jail, I met a great guy. He treats me right and wants to build something together. I just found out that I am pregnant. The convict is the father. I'm thinking about telling my new guy he's the father. He will give my child a much better life than the convict. I know it's wrong to do but feel it's the best thing for my child. Should I go through with it? What would you do if you were me? Is it wrong if no one knows or ever finds out?"
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Heather was reminded of a time her son wrote a letter informing her that he was running away. All because she tried to make him eat casserole. Have your kids ever decided to "run away?"
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"I heard you talking about how today is National Tattoo Day. I have the most rebellious teenage daughter in the world. She is 16 and in love for the first time. Her 18 year old boyfriend loves tatts and has somehow convinced her to get his name tattooed on her shoulder. We've had several huge arguments about this. Should I stop her from doing it and save her from herself or allow her to do it and learn a hard lesson? What would you do if you were me?"
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"My second wife and I are divorcing. My 17-year-old daughter wants to remain friends with her stepmother. I am forbidding it at the moment. It would be different if it was her real mother, but it's not. My daughter is now mad at me. As long as she lives under my roof, she's under my rules and has to do what I say. She says I'm being cruel and should allow them to continue their relationship. I'm starting to feel a little guilty about my decision, but know I need to stick to my guns. In a situation like this, should children be allowed to continue to talk to their stepmother or father once a divorce is finalized? I don't want my second wife poisoning my daughter's mind and turning her against me."
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"I have been dating my girlfriend for a month. Last Saturday was the first time I saw her without makeup. I was kind of shocked because she looks totally different without it. If I'm being honest with myself, I'm not at all attracted to her when she goes au natural. In my opinion, she looks much better with makeup on. That's the woman I'm attracted to. Am I shallow for thinking this? How do I tell her she looks better with makeup than without it? I want to do this without offending her and being a jerk. Is this even possible?"
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Moo to poo! These are the noises you're supposed to make to help with your bowel movements
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"My wife came in from the outside last night with a guilty grin on her face. It took several minutes, but I finally got her to tell me why she was smiling. Our neighbor paid her a compliment and told her she looks hot. I was confused and not sure how to feel. Part of me was furious that a married man was hitting on my wife. On the other hand, I saw how great the compliment made her feel so I was happy for her. I'm not sure if I should be mad or not? Should I confront my neighbor? Should I be mad? My older brother says I should pop my neighbor in the mouth while my younger brother says I should be happy that my wife is still getting compliments like that."
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Are you addicted to nasal spray like Poolboy is? Apparently, not only should you not use it that often, but you 're also probably using it wrong!
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"Good morning Heather and Pool Boy,
I’ve sent in a problem before and got some really validating feedback from the listeners so I thought I’d send in this problem as well. My husband and I have been together for 17 years and married for 14, I haven’t been happy for many years now. We started the divorce process in 2018 but then stopped it in early 2019 because we thought we could work things out. Soon thereafter he left for work overseas for 3 years and got back in 2022. We have two kids and after the almost divorce in 2018 I vowed I would stay with him until my youngest was 18 so we didn’t put them through that again, but I don’t think I can do it anymore. We are totally different people (always have been if I’m being honest) and we have no chemistry and nothing in common. We got married at 18 (me) and 20 (him) and I am not the same person I was then. So what should I do? Try and stick around for the kids or end it? I’ve put this in so many different contexts and I’m at a loss. Please help!!!
Anonymous"
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"The day after the 4th of July I checked to see if my husband got to leave work early. I checked his location really quickly and was surprised when it showed him 5 minutes away parked in a ballpark parking lot. I text, no reply. I called, no reply. 5 minutes later he calls and says he is leaving work. I told him that I can see where he is and he is NOT leaving work. He had been off for about 15 minutes. So he initially lied. 3 hours later He says he was there because he was having a bad day and needed to take 5 minutes to himself. He says he cried but I didn’t hear a sniffle on our phone call. Anyways, we finally talk today and he says he’s depressed and then goes into ABCDEF that he is unhappy with me about. It wouldn’t be a huge deal however we have had “trust” issues in the past. So what does the audience say? Is he lying or am I overreacting?"
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"My sister-in-law invited my family and I over for a July 4th barbecue. She sent an email asking everyone in the family not to forget to bring money for food and drinks. I emailed her back and asked if she was joking. She sent a nasty email back saying she was not. I told my husband I don't want to go. In my book, if you invite your family over for a barbecue, you pay for the food and drinks. You never ask your family for money. I was going to bring a pie but apparently that's not good enough. My husband says his family always charges other family members for food and drinks. Is this practice tacky? I think it is. What is your opinion on this? Should families be charging families? My husband says they should and that everybody should chip in. Is my sister-in-law cheap or is she right to charge for food and drinks? I would be curious to hear what your listeners think because I'm sure some of them have faced a similar situation"
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"Dear Heather and Poolboy,
I proposed to my girlfriend two weeks ago. She rejected my proposal. We are still together. My friends say I should dump her and move on. My sisters say I shouldn't end the relationship just because my girlfriend is not ready to marry. They think she will be in the future and are encouraging me to stick it out. What would you do if you were me? Should I stay after being rejected? Is it worth it?"
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"My husband and I have been arguing as of late over whether or not to buy the kids fireworks this year for the Fourth of July. He says we should because we can use the opportunity to train them how to safely light them. He says if we don't, they may light them off behind our backs and injure themselves. I am totally against the idea. What do you think? Do you agree with my husband or do you think I am right?"
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"My mother and mother-in-law are currently fighting with me about whether or not my kids should do homework during the Summer. They are watching them while my husband and I are at work. The other day, they brought over workbooks and had the kids doing homework when I got home from work. I'm totally against this because I think the kids need to chill during the Summer and let their minds and brains recharge. My mother and mother-in-law think they need to stay sharp and do homework as if school was still in session. Our family is now divided over a molehill that has turned into a mountain. Should kids be doing homework during the Summer? What side are you on? I think it's cruel."
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My pregnant wife is not talking to me. The other night, she came into the bedroom and said she wanted to post pictures of herself on social media in a bikini. Mind you, she is 8 months pregnant. I laughed out loud before we started arguing. I told her she shouldn't post the pictures for obvious reasons. No one wants to see that. She got mad and disagreed. She said she's glowing and is confident and wants to show off her pregnant body. I told her she is setting herself up for failure and some ugly comments because the Internet is full of trolls. Am I in the wrong for trying to save her from herself? Should pregnant women be posting bikini pictures of themselves on social media?
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I was a maid of honor at a wedding last Saturday. I had an out-of-body experience at the reception. The best man was over-served and then made a speech that horrified everyone. He started dishing on everything he and the groom had done together in secret with various women. My friend was horrified. Needless to say, the speech killed the festive mood at the reception and basically ended the night. My friend is horrified and is thinking of getting her marriage annulled. Her family is telling her not to end the marriage because she and her husband weren't officially married and in some cases, weren't dating, when some of his salacious indiscretions took place. She's asking me for my advice and what I would do. Normally, when I give her advice and tell her to do something she does it. What should I say? What would you do if you were me? Tell her to annul the marriage or not? Do you think his unfaithful behavior will change?
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My family and I went out for our Father's Day meal on Saturday instead of Sunday. We went to a very well-known restaurant in the area. Our meal turned out to be a disaster because our food looked nothing like the pictures on the restaurant’s website or on their menu. We got into an argument with the manager and refused to pay. He threatened to call the police. We didn't care. We left because we felt the restaurant duped us. My husband is now feeling guilty and wants to go back and pay for the meal. I told him we don't owe the restaurant anything because they are guilty of false advertising. Should we go back and pay for the meal or not? Is the restaurant wrong or are we?
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"My Father's Day is all, but ruined. My wife, my son and myself were all in the kitchen the other night when my son blurted out that my wife had been talking to Ryan. Ryan almost broke up our marriage several years ago. My wife and Ryan worked together. They were very close. She confided in him during our roughest patches. She admitted, in counseling, to emotionally cheating on me with him. She swears that she hasn't talked to him and that our son got confused and got the name from a boy he watches on YouTube who plays with toys. Who do I believe? My son or my wife?"
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Heather had a MORNING. Everything that could've gone wrong, did go wrong. and it was before she even got to work.
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Getting your windshield fixed? Mowing the lawn? A new season of your TV show? What little things get you super excited?
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The 13th of the month AND a Thursday?! You know what that means...
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What's your dad's biggest pet peeve??
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"I have two sons and a daughter. They are not going to camp this Summer. My home has become the epicenter of the neighborhood for them and their friends. What I've learned over the first part of their Summer break is that they and their friends are eating me out of house and home. Food is expensive and I have none at the moment because my kids and their friends are constantly eating it. I mentioned to one of my neighbors that I was thinking about asking the kids' parents for money since I am feeding them. My neighbor laughed and told me I am cheap. My mother says I have every right to ask for money. Would I be a bad neighbor if I did that? Is it wrong?"
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"My husband and I just opened our pool for the Summer and I'm already getting heat from family and friends because of something I said this past weekend. We were at a family birthday party when I said going in the pool counts as a bath. Just about everybody at the party was horrified. I told them the chlorine gets the kids clean. Everyone disagreed and half heartedly joked that I'm a bad mother. Does the pool count as a bath? I bet your listeners would agree with me."
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"My boyfriend and I went out with friends on Saturday night to see one of our favorite bands at a local bar. Everyone was pretty buzzed when my boyfriend and I got into an argument. He drank too much and then admitted he has been following other women on Instagram. At first, I thought he was kidding until one of his friends spoke up and busted him. He and I started arguing about whether or not this is okay. I told him to stop following the women. He said there's nothing wrong with just looking. I told him it's disrespectful and virtual cheating. Half of our friends agreed with me while the other half agreed with him. Should a guy in a committed relationship be following other women on Instagram? Is this cheating? Is it time for me to move on? I'm sure other women have been in the same situation as me. I'd love to hear what your listeners think."
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"I got into a silly yet heated argument at the grocery store the other night. I was in the checkout lane that said ‘10 Items Or Less’ when I noticed the woman in front of me had 13 items. When I kindly told her she was in the wrong line, she barked at me and said she only had three items. I counted three apples, four tomatoes and six potatoes. She said the apple, the tomato and the potato are three items. A manager heard us scrapping and moved her to another line. He told me not to come back if I was going to be confrontational again. I don't think I did anything wrong. Did the woman have three items or 13? Should she be allowed to go through the line that says ‘10 Items Or Less’?"
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"For the sake anonymity, let's say I'm Ashley and he's Cody. We met last year during my 18 month long divorce, I was finally officially divorced in February so we were officially in an relationship in March. We cannot move in together due to the way it's written in my divorce agreement so we are considering eloping in August so that we can live together and start our lives together. We each have 1 kid that are close in age and get along amazingly. Do we secretly elope or wait? To add we are at an age that if we want to have a kid together we need to do it sooner rather than later which is another reason we're considering eloping soon so that we can start trying for a baby. After being with the wrong person for nearly 10 years this feels so right but I'm worried about everyone thinking I'm rushing into this too much."
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"My husband and I have been having marriage problems for the past few months. We've gone to counseling and talked to our pastor, but nothing has worked. The other night, Dave suggested having a kid to save our marriage. He says having a child will cure all of our problems and bring us closer together. My friends and family are split over whether or not having a child will save us. I love the idea of having a child, but I'm not sure it will solve our problems. I'm torn and don't know what to do. Will having a child save our marriage? I need your help."
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Musical duo Toasters 'n' Moose are touring Goodwills across Arkansas performing their new hit Take Me Thriftin' and they were nice enough to give Alice 107.7 a special performance!
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This mom says she will not return her shopping cart to the holding area because she has two small children. We want to know if this is a good enough excuse or if she's in violation of the Shopping Cart Theory
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"My wife and I have been arguing over our 12 year old daughter. My wife is okay with my 12-year-old getting a bikini. I am not okay with it because our 12 year old looks like a 17-year-old. My wife says we will kill her confidence and self-esteem if we do not allow her to buy a bikini. I would have no problem with her getting a bikini if she looked 12, but she doesn't. I think she's going to attract unwanted attention. My wife says the attention will be good for her because it'll boost her confidence and self-esteem. Where do you stand on this? If you were us, would you allow our daughter to buy a bikini or not?"
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Best steak in the neighborhood? Arrested more times than anyone? Worst driver among your friends? Tell us what you're known for - your claim to fame!
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"My family is upset with me because I brought my five-year-old daughter along on a first date on Saturday. My father and mother could not believe I took my daughter. I did this on purpose because I wanted to see if she liked my date. They say it's wrong to bring a child on a date. The guy I went out with was stunned. I don't think there's anything wrong with bringing my daughter along. If she doesn't like my date there's no reason for me to even think about dating him. What's your opinion on this? Did I do the right thing in bringing my daughter along? Do you like my dating strategy or do you think my parents are right? Should I leave my daughter at home or continue to take her on dates?"
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"We caught a teenager in the neighborhood stealing an Amazon package off of our front porch. Our Ring doorbell cam clearly shows he's stealing the package. My wife doesn't want me to call the police and instead wants to let bygones be bygones because she says we need to keep the peace in the neighborhood. We confronted the teen and told him we know he stole from us. He denied stealing the package. My wife says we should just drop it. I want to go to his parents with the police and have him arrested. What would you do if you were me? Should I concede and take my wife’s position?"
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"My boyfriend and I just moved in together last weekend. I was unpacking yesterday when I found his ‘trophies’. If you don't know what that means, it means things he's kept from other women like bras, underwear and other things I can't mention. I laid his trophies out on the kitchen table so he would be sure to see them when he got home from work. He was shocked that I found them. I told him he needs to get rid of them. He looked confused. He says he doesn't want to get rid of his trophies because they are a part of his past. He says it's not a big deal and the same thing as keeping pictures of your exes. I disagree. I think trophies are much different than pictures. He said I'm insecure. Should guys be allowed to keep their trophies? Have I overstepped my bounds in telling him to get rid of his trophies?"
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"I am currently fighting with my mother and mother-in-law. They want to be paid to watch my kids this Summer. This is the first time they have asked my husband and I for money. They say they need it because of inflation and increased living expenses. I don't think family members should ask family members for money. What do you think? Should grandmothers be paid for watching their grandchildren during the Summer?"
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"I went to visit my parents last week, but returned on Saturday in time for a friend's Memorial Day bbq. When I arrived at the barbecue yesterday, I was getting strange looks from everyone. I found out that a friend and my boyfriend went out on Friday night. They didn't tell me. Everyone else knew and that's why they were staring. I confronted my boyfriend. He said nothing happened. He said he didn't tell me that he was going out with my friend because he knew I would be mad. He said he asked her for plans because no one else wanted to go out. I told him I need some space and time to think about whether or not I want to continue our relationship. What would you do if you were me? Did my boyfriend cheat? Should I end my friendship and relationship or am I worrying about nothing? Should I be mad at my friend because I am. I am so confused."
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Poolboy told his kid if he won the spelling bee he’d give him 50 bucks. He won (congrats Henry!) and now Poolboy is regretting his plan. When did a plan with your kids backfire??
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"My family is flying out later today for a Memorial Day weekend vacation. My neighbor works for an airline and thinks my husband and I are the worst because we booked first class seats for ourselves, but not our children. The kids are 6, 7, 9 and 11. We put them in coach. My neighbor says that's wrong because no one is going to watch them. My husband and I deserve a vacation too. The flight attendants will keep an eye on them. My neighbor says we're bad parents because we did that. I disagree. Nothing's going to happen to them and they wouldn't appreciate the first class treatment we are going to get in first class. Are my husband and I bad parents for doing this?"
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"My fiance and I are in the final stages of our marital counseling. On Monday night, we hit a snag with our counselor. We were talking about compromise when my fiance said we will make all of our decisions together because the relationship should be 50/50. I disagreed. He was stunned when I did. I told our counselor that I believe the breadwinner in a relationship should have the final say in all important decisions. In our case, I'm the breadwinner and believe I should have the final say on all important decisions. My fiance does not agree with that. He says great relationships work because they are 50/50. I believe that and also believe that the breadwinner should have the final say. Where do you stand on this?"
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"My family is upset with me because of the gifts I gave my grandchildren for graduating and completing another school year. Each year, I give all of my grandchildren a card with the same amount of money. This year, I changed things up and gave different amounts of money to the children. Some made more than others based on their grades and accomplishments. My two sons and my daughter went ballistic on me. They said my gifts created havoc in their households among their children. Some were upset because their brothers or sisters received more cash than they did. I told my kids that those who did better were rewarded with more money. They said that was a terrible idea and that kids don't understand that. I told them that this is a perfect teaching moment and that they should tell their children the better they do the more money they can earn. They say I made a mistake by giving the kids different amounts? Did I? Some of the kids think I love their brothers and sisters more because I gave them more money"
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A prank? An issue? A kerfuffle?!Did something “happen” at your graduation ceremony?
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"Taylor Swift and I are twinning and not in a good way. We both received hickeys over the weekend. I started laughing when I saw pictures of hers on the Internet. My fiance and I got carried away on Saturday. My hickey is on the right side of my neck. I have a huge job interview tomorrow. Can you tell me how to get rid of the hickey? There is no way I can go into the interview with it. I’m desperate. Any help is appreciated!"
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What are those small things that may not last long, but can brighten up your day
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"My best friend and I got in big trouble because we did something stupid. I am being offered a plea deal in lieu of jail time. The only way the plea deal is good is if I testify against my best friend. We've been friends since the age of six. I feel terribly guilty even thinking about doing that, but it's the only way I can save myself from going to jail. My sentence won't be that long. I just don't know if I would be able to survive behind bars. I feel like testifying against my friend would be a betrayal and people would see me as a backstabbing snitch. My family says I should testify and save myself. What do you think? What would you do if you were me?"
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"My boyfriend asked me to marry. I told him I would under one condition. I want him to take a lie detector test. He thought I was joking. I'm not. I have to be honest, I'm a little scared about getting married. It's a huge commitment. If I'm going to do it, I want to make sure all of my questions are answered. My boyfriend says that I don't trust him. That's not it. I think I have a right to have my questions answered. He says if two people love and trust each other then a lie detector test isn’t necessary. I think a lie detector test is necessary because it can help prevent you from making a big mistake. What's your opinion on this? Have I overstepped my bounds? If my boyfriend has nothing to hide then why not take the test?"
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"My 19-year-old daughter came over last night and asked for money to fix her car. If she doesn't get the car fixed she won't be able to go to work and might get fired. This would lead to her possibly losing the lease on her apartment. My husband says she became an adult the day she moved out. He says she got herself into this mess so she needs to get herself out. He refuses to give her any money. I feel bad for my daughter and want to help her. My husband would be mad if I did. What would you do if you were us? Would you help her or not? My husband says helping her defeats the purpose of her becoming a responsible adult. Should we hang her out to dry or not?"
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"At the beginning of this school year, I created several fake social media profiles and then friended my teenage daughter. By November, we had become good online friends. I made sure to keep some distance so she would never ask for my phone number. She revealed things to my persona that she never revealed to me. I recently let my secret slip while talking to my mother-in-law. She was outraged and said I should be ashamed of myself for tricking my daughter and lying to her. I told her what I did was good parenting and a way to keep an eye on her. She disagreed and thinks it's terrible what I have done. What do you think? Good or bad parenting? Do I owe my daughter an apology and the truth?"
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If you do this while driving you have a higher chance of being a psychopath
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"I’ve been with my daughter’s father for 4 years, we have a 3 year old together and he has 3 other children, 1 by his first love & 2 more from his ex wife. A few months back I found paper work that had came in the mail for his life insurance & 401k which they send out randomly and I noticed his ex wife and their 2 kids was listed as beneficiaries & I made the remark that he really needed to get that fixed with her off of it & I even said that I thought it was not right that the older child wasn’t ever listed in the first place. This past Friday another letter came in the mail & he opened it in front of me and now has his 2 kids listed from the ex wife, and then our child together but still doesn’t have his 1st born baby on there. I talked to my friends about it and they said it’s ridiculous he’d put 3 minor children on there with no adult beneficiaries especially the life insurance because if something happens to him that money would have to be used to have a proper burial & children don’t understand those things. They also think it’s crappy that he wouldn’t put me the woman who’s mothering one of his kids & does help parent the others every other week and trying to build a life with him. They say the fact he done that right there and the fact that he hasn’t proposed is because he’s settling and isn’t happy and has no intentions on spending the rest of his life with me. What do yall think? Would a normal guy put their girlfriend of 4 years/mother of your child as beneficiary? PLEASE READ SO YOUR LISTENERS CAN HELP ME OUT!! I’m desperate for real opinions!!!"
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It's the 13th of the month... you know what that means. Bonus scary stories for you!
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"Everyone at work dislikes me because of something I said yesterday. We were talking about Mother's Day plans when I said I have no plans to get my wife a Mother's Day gift. The whole office went off on me. They said I should because she's the mother of our children. I told them that I will get my mother a gift, but not my wife because she's my wife and not my mother. The kids will get her a gift, but I won't. I had no idea how strongly everyone felt about this. Some co-workers came up afterwards and privately said they agree with me, but didn't want to get called out during the argument. Am I wrong for not getting my wife a Mother's Day gift? What's the protocol on this?"
Plus some bonus content on which moms you're supposed to celebrate on Mother's Day!
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Are you a reviewer? When do you leave reviews and when do you check them?
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"I work at a well-known restaurant that is getting crucified online. Our chef got upset with a customer because they asked for ketchup for their steak. Our chef is very particular and likes to serve his steaks with no condiments because he believes they taste just that good. The customer and the chef got into an argument in the middle of the restaurant. The customer then went online and trashed us. I think we're getting a bad rap. The customer doesn't believe we should be able to tell them what to put on their steak. I believe we should. What do you think? Help us settle this dispute"
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What has to be done on your vacation to make it a VACATION? One in three people says it still includes work?!
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These were supposed to be "The Next Big Thing" but didn't pan out
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"I should be excited because it's National Teacher Appreciation Day. Instead, I'm miserable. I'm 29 and a teacher at one of the largest high schools in the area. I also happen to be dating a woman who graduated from my school last year and is now 19. Last year was my first year at the school. I did not know my girlfriend because she wasn't in any of my classes. We met at my side job. Several people recently found out that we are dating. It's starting to pop up on the Internet. Some say we should break up and that it's wrong that I'm dating a former student. Well, everyone is a former student and I never had her in any of my classes. We're both starting to fall deeply for each other. I imagine my principal will soon want a word with me. Should I break up with my girlfriend? Is it wrong that we are dating?"
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"My wife has barely spoken to me since Friday night. She got off work early on Friday and decided to come home and dye her hair from red to blonde. Her hair turned orange. She asked me what I thought about her new color when I walked through the door. I told her I didn't like it and that she should change it. She erupted and started a massive argument. She got mad at me for being honest. I told her I always live by the phrase, “Honesty is the best policy”. She says it is except when your wife asks you to comment on her appearance. I disagree. I don't want her going out in public looking like a fool. She says you always lie to your wife when she asks about her appearance. You do this, she says, to make her feel good. Am I in the wrong? Should I have complimented her? Does she have a right to be mad at me? What is your stance on my wife's position"
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"My family was eating dinner the other night when my husband asked our 5-year-old son what he wants for his kindergarten graduation present. He said he wants to get his ear pierced like him. My husband loved the idea. I'm not so sure. Should a 5 year old boy be getting his ear pierced? I'm worried about him getting bullied. It also could become a distraction in class. Do you think 5 is too young for a piercing? My husband certainly doesn't? Can you ask your listeners what happened when they allowed their kindergartner or first grader to get their ear pierced."
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"Help me out people!
So my neighbor is apparently scared of dogs, so the cops have told us…
We have lived next to them for 3 years. They haven’t ever spoken to us and we are friends with all of our other neighbors. Yesterday was the 3rd time they have called the cops on my husband and I because our dog got out of our house without a leash. Our dog is a 20 pound chihuahua. When she has called the cops it is because he runs near their property and barks at her and then he runs back inside our house.
The first time she called we got a written warning, the second time I got a ticket for animal ordinance and yesterday my husband got a ticket or animal ordinance (leash law). Keep in mind, I am 31 and this was my first ticket of any kind ever. I am a rule follower! The ticket is $250 and 10 hours of community service.
I’m caught in a hard place because she is “pulling strings” with her connections. She is the fire marshal.
Last year at our HOA meeting this same neighbor brought up trying to take a lean out on someone’s property because she didn’t like the aggressive dog breed she had. After that I stood up at the meeting and politely said, why can’t we go and have an adult conversation if we have concerns with our neighbors and try to resolve it before involving law enforcement. Everyone agreed that was appropriate.
So what do I do? My dog has gotten out 3 times in 3 years and she pulls her ring camera footage and sends it to the police. My dog isn’t hurting her and sometimes dogs slip out of the house. I feel like she should give us some grace but clearly she won’t. What do I do?"
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"Help! My best friend of 15 years just dumped me after my daughter didn't invite her daughter to her birthday party 🙃
Our 2 daughters (12 years old) have always been friends. The past year and a half they have drifted apart and have different friend groups. When my daughter decided to do an escape room for her birthday, she could only invite 6 friends. Obviously she chose her closest friends as most kids would.
Fast forward 2 months later: A mom at the soccer field was talking to another about a funny comment made at my daughters party. My Best friend overheard, got all bent out of shape, went to her car crying, and refused to talk to me about it except through pretty mean text messages. So she doesn't even know the actual details but will not listen.
Now here's what got me. She said I should have made my daughter invite hers. I don't think that's right, to make your kids invite someone just because your friends with the mom. What do you think? Should I have made my 12 year old invite her daughter? Or is she the crazy one?"
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"I'm 62 years old and seriously contemplating going out with a 20 year old. My young man contacted me on a dating app. He's been relentless. It took almost a month for us to even exchange numbers. I act and look much younger than my age while he's an old soul. Part of me is adventurous and wants to go out with him. The other part thinks he might have mommy issues and wonders, “What the heck am I even thinking?” Some of my friends say I should go for it. My other friends laugh and make fun of me. Should I go out with him or not? Should I care what other people think? Is it creepy?"
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"My wife came home from her recent Weight Watchers Workshop and yelled at me. She was upset because she weighed in and didn't meet her goal. She blamed me and said I'm at fault because I didn't stop her from ordering dessert twice last week and eating bread and mashed potatoes at dinner. Rather than fight, I apologized and told her I would do better. She's now giving me the cold shoulder. Am I to blame? Is it her fault or mine? I'm confused and not sure how to feel or if I'm to blame."
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Are you the reason a specific rule was implemented? We heard some great ones!
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"My boss pulled me into his office the other day and asked if I wouldn’t mind putting off getting pregnant. At first, I thought he was joking. He said he needs my full attention for the next year because the company is going to be growing and undergoing some changes. He highlighted how he paid for me to get my Master's degree and for extra training. This led to me getting a promotion and more money. My husband says that we shouldn't wait. I kind of feel guilty having the baby because the company has invested so much in me. I wouldn't make the salary I do and enjoy the comfortable lifestyle I have without my boss believing in me. Another part of me is furious. How dare my boss ask me to place the company before my dream of having a baby. What would you do if you were me? Baby or business? Is this an unreasonable request by my boss?"
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What's the most memorable graduation gift you received?
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"I attend a local college for health professionals and met a few girls at the beginning of the term and we instantly became close friends. Some time into the second semester we had a falling out with one of the girls, but that’s not the worst part of the story. I find out from one of the other girls that this girl, who we had a falling out with, said she couldn’t come to my birthday party a few months prior cause she got called into work, but what actually happened was that she said “those aren’t my kind of people”…i’m black for context. There were 4 girls in this group, 3 remain and one of us is 100% black (me), one is mixed and one’s boyfriend is black….make this make sense….what are y’all’s thoughts? Did she play in my face acting like my friend of almost a year to benefit herself educationally?
Side Note for Context)
(I always made study guides and kahoots to help us with exams and she barely contributed which is why I say “she played my friend to benefit herself”). This girl doesn’t know I know this information but everyone who remains in the group does…I won’t tell her I know cause I want to protect my own peace PLUS none of us have talked to her since the falling out so why bring it up….just want opinions!!"
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"My ex-in-laws are trashing me. They say I don't have enough nutritious food in the house for my 8 and 9 year old daughters. They also say I spend too much money on the three of us getting our hair, nails and spray tans done. I told them that looking good is just as important as eating good. They disagree. They say I should spend more time feeding my daughters good food rather than getting them personal makeovers. I disagree. I think the personal makeovers are important and beneficial for their mental health. Do you think there's anything wrong with what I'm doing by spending more on makeovers than food? Who cares if they eat McDonald's several extra times a week? I think mental health is just as important as physical health or in this case looks are just as important as food at their young age. What do you think? Whose side are you on?"
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"I have a dating dilemma. I just ended my 17-year marriage and have started dating again. I met a great guy who my 13-year-old daughter can't stand. She's going through the start of her terrible teen years and hates everybody, not to mention she has a terrible attitude. She's asked me not to date my new guy. I'm torn about what to do. It's hard to meet a great guy so I would hate to break up with him. On the other hand, I want to respect my daughter's wishes. I'm thinking maybe it's time I do something for myself. Is having your child not like a potential partner a reason not to date them?"
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"My wife and I have been arguing as of late about her clothing choices. She always wears suggestive clothing and low cut tops when she goes out with her girlfriends. I told her I don't like her wearing that kind of clothing because it draws unwanted attention from men. She says she likes wearing the clothing because she's proud of her body and doesn't mind the compliments she receives. I don't think she should be dressing like that, especially when she's married. She looks like she's single. She says there's nothing wrong with the way she dresses because she is not going home with any of the men who compliment her. I think she should dress more conservatively. What do you think? Should she be dressing like that? I say no way."
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"I thought I was on the verge of being proposed to and then my boyfriend dumped me. The only excuse he gave me was, “It's not you, it's me”. When I asked for further explanation he gave the same excuse again. What is he trying to tell me? Is it really him or is it me? Did I do something wrong? Is this excuse some sort of code?"
Also, Poolboy hasn't seen Legally Blonde?!
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If we got one, what should be our state hand gesture?
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"My husband and I went out to dinner on Sunday night and got into an argument with our server and the restaurant manager. My husband laid cash on the table after receiving our bill. The server quickly came by and grabbed it. My husband asked for the money back because he was not going to leave her all of the cash. The server refused to return the money and said once a tip is on the table that's it. The restaurant manager then came over. We complained to him before he showed no backbone and sided with his server. He said once a tip is on the table, that's it you can't change it. Whatever happened to ‘’the customer is always right’’? Should customers be allowed to change their tips once cash is on the table?"
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What you're wearing this morning could be illegal in other countries!
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"My husband and I went out to dinner on Sunday night and got into an argument with our server and the restaurant manager. My husband laid cash on the table after receiving our bill. The server quickly came by and grabbed it. My husband asked for the money back because he was not going to leave her all of the cash. The server refused to return the money and said once a tip is on the table that's it. The restaurant manager then came over. We complained to him before he showed no backbone and sided with his server. He said once a tip is on the table, that's it you can't change it. Whatever happened to ‘’the customer is always right’’? Should customers be allowed to change their tips once cash is on the table?"
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"My husband and I went to a wedding last month. We were shocked over the weekend when we received news that the newlyweds are planning an annulment. My husband and I spent a lot of money on their wedding present. He and I both want them to reimburse us for the gift. We gave them the gift because we believed they were in it for the long run. We kind of feel duped. Are we wrong in asking for our money back? What's the protocol for this? "
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"I attended a school board meeting the other night where things got heated between the school board and parents. I suggested that parents be held responsible for any senior pranks their child is a part of. Half the parents in the room supported me while the other half didn't. Some parents booed while others said I was ridiculous. They said they shouldn't be held responsible for what they're nearly legal-age children are about to do. I disagree and think parents should be held responsible. I volunteer for the school and have spent the last several Springs cleaning up senior prank messes. I won't do it again. What do you think? Should parents be held responsible for their children's senior pranks?"
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"I heard you talking about how today is National Pet Day. There are eight of us that live in my house. My husband and I and our six kids can't decide whether we want to get a dog or a cat. We are split evenly at four votes a piece for each pet. Half the family wants a cat because it is maintenance free while the other half wants a dog because it is fun. We are not sure which pet to get. What would you do if you were us? Should we get a dog or a cat? Maybe you can ask your listeners which one is better."
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"My husband and I went out on a date for the first time in a year on Saturday night. We've been busy taking care of our four children so we haven't had time to go out. We went to our favorite Italian restaurant and we're stunned when we got our bill. They charged us for extra marinara sauce and bread. My husband argued for several minutes before we left without leaving a tip. I think restaurants shouldn't charge extra when it comes to sauce and bread. They've raised their prices which we've agreed to pay. Their servers want larger tips so we leave more money. The least they can do is not be so petty. The manager disagreed. He says they charge extra because everything costs more. What are your thoughts on this? Is it wrong for restaurants to charge for a small cup of sauce and petite loaf of bread? I'm sure other people have experienced this as well. Were we in the wrong for complaining or were they in the wrong for charging us?"
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Did the eclipse burn your eyes? What else has been "burned into your eyes" - what can you never unsee?!
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"My husband and I got drunk with our friends yesterday at an Irish bar. Towards the end of the afternoon, we got into an argument and things got ugly. We were drunk and said things we didn't mean. Our friends separated us and told us to ignore what each other said. One friend told me that getting drunk is like a truth serum. Is that true? If so, then my husband and I have some things to definitely talk about. My other best friend is chalking up our argument to the alcohol. She's telling me to ignore what he said because he was drunk and didn't mean it. Which is it? Should I ignore my husband's comments because he was drunk or have a heart to heart conversation because booze is a truth serum? Did he mean what he said or was it the alcohol talking?"
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"I have a pet husky who I dearly love. The other night, I introduced him to my new boyfriend for the first time. My husky stared at my new boyfriend as if he had done something wrong. It was like he was looking into his soul. When my new boyfriend tried to pet my husky, he backed away and gave him the side eye. I told my friend what my husky did. She senses my husky knows something about my boyfriend that I don't. Another friend laughed when I told her about my husky and said the guilty look and side eye is all in my head. Now, I'm starting to question whether or not I should date this guy. Do you think my husky is on to something? Do animals know when something's not right? Are animals a good judge of character? Is this all true or is my head playing games with me?"
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KARK Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian joins Heather & Poolboy to talk about how the weather may affect
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Local photographer, Lacey Duncan joins Heather & Poolboy to talk about how to take good photos of the eclipse Monday!
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"My friends think I'm crazy because I am thinking about breaking up with my girlfriend due to her job. They say the reason I am giving for the possible breakup is ridiculous. We have been dating for three months. Everyone loves her. The problem is I keep getting sick because she works as a nurse and brings home colds, germs and the flu. I haven't been healthy in months. My friends are telling me to suck it up. I know this Email sounds ridiculous, but put yourself in my position. All I do is cough. What would you do if you were me? Is someone's job a valid reason to end a relationship?"
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Mike Garrity with the Office of Emergency Management joins Heather and Poolboy to talk about what to expect and how to prepare for all the extra people in town for the eclipse this weekend!
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Biology Professor and animal behavior expert, Raffaela Lesch joins Heather & Poolboy to talk about how your animals might behave and react to the eclipse
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"My brother in law has two sons 9 and 7. The oldest has been very violent towards my kids. (Throwing objects that can hurt them) the youngest calling everyone including adult profanities such as stupid a fu* and has even said I'm going to kill you. The parents don't do anything to stop it they just stay in their room and let everyone else discipline then and when the boys go running to them the parents just ignore them or get on to the adults for disciplining the boys. I don't want my kids around them anymore and I can take the stress of disciplining them which trying to keep my children safe while playing outside (my kids are ages 11 to 1) I also want to call authorities on them. My husband says it's family and we shouldn't call on family. My husband work out of town a lot and doesn't truly see what I see. Please help"
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Heather and Poolboy continue Eclipse Week by chatting with former NASA employee and Associate Director of the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium, Constance Meadors
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"My son's kindergarten teacher and another mother are upset with me because of something I did on Friday. I sent Easter cupcakes to class for every student except one. That student is a bully and didn't deserve a cupcake. The teacher handed out the cupcakes, but didn't realize there wasn't one for the bully until it was too late. She called and asked if I had forgotten a cupcake. I explained that I hadn't and didn't include one for the bully because he didn't deserve one. She and the bully's mother got mad at me and said I had no right to decide who gets a cupcake and who doesn't. She says my son wasn't bullied so it's not my business or place to try and make a point. I disagree. The bully didn't deserve a cupcake. The bully's parents say I'm no better than him because I too am a bully. Am I? Did I make the right move?"
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UALR is hosting free events all day on Eclipse Day, April 8th! Dr. Blanton shares with Heather and Poolboy what you can expect as we celebrate Eclipse Week on Alice 107.7!
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Rocket Scientist and CTO (Chief Technology Officer) of a space launch services company, Dr. Robert Sproles, sheds some light and insights into the upcoming Eclipse and what it means to be in the path of "Totality"! How to prep and what to expect...
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Am I the *#$-hole for not inviting my mother-in-law to mine and fiancés wedding?
Me and my fiancé have been together for 4 years. His mom never really liked me much at all but i thought it was because my fiancé was her only child but my fiancé and his mom never really had a good relationship. So when we got engaged, she was furious. She called my fiancé and told him that i was not good enough for him and that he could do WAY better. Now today I had posted on facebook reminding everyone to RSVP for our wedding and she commented under it and said “it did not take our RSVP” and I saw this as my opportunity to finally stand up to her. Like I don't understand. I'm not marrying her son for his money. Because neither one of us have any kind of money. I'm marrying him because i love him and because he is my best friend. So now I am quite terrified that she will show up to our wedding in a white wedding dress and object to our marriage.
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"My daughter is 17 and a senior in high school. On Wednesday, she asked if her boyfriend could sleep over this weekend. He's also a senior. It's the first time she's asked me. I'm a single mom and don't have a husband to rely on so I have to make this call by myself. I'm torn over what to do. A part of me says to go ahead and trust my daughter until she makes a mistake and I can no longer trust her. The other part of me wants to protect her from making any mistakes and tell her NO. If I do that she may go outside the house and do things I don't want her to do. What would you do if you were me? Trust her or not?"
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"My fiance and I are considering putting our wedding on hold in order to work out several issues. One of which deals with him liking other women's pictures on social media. I have caught him more than once liking bikini shots on Instagram and Facebook. He says I have nothing to worry about and that social media surfing is not cheating because he is not acting on anything. He says I'm insecure and need to look at his social media activity like shopping at the mall. He says he's browsing but not buying. I think his behavior is inappropriate, disrespectful and wrong. What do you think? Is there anything wrong with what he's doing? Do you agree with him or me? "
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"My friends and I are poor college students just scraping by. We carpool to class. The other day, we got into a debate that got heated. My friend owns the car we drive in. We don't like her music and started complaining about it. She says she owns the car so she decides what gets played. The rest of us disagreed and said we're entitled to choose the music as well because we give her gas money. She says it doesn't matter. We think it does. I know this is a dumb debate, but shouldn't we get a say in what gets played since we are paying? Do you agree with her or us?"
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We found a list of some celebrities' go to karaoke songs and it got us thinking about our favorite karaoke jams!
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"I panicked yesterday at work because I saw that the bank account I share with my husband was missing several thousand dollars. I immediately called him at work in tears. He told me he withdrew $4,000 so he could bet on March Madness games. My mood switched from panic to anger. He lost almost all of our money. I couldn't believe he did that. He tried to reason with me last night and said that betting on March Madness games is the same as me investing in the stock market. The market goes up and down. Some days you win. Some days you lose. He said it's the same with March Madness and that I shouldn't be upset with him. My mother thinks I should leave him. Is my husband's reasoning correct? Is betting on March Madness like playing the stock market? Am I overreacting? Should I cut my husband some slack? "
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"Dear Heather and Poolboy,
I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to seek some advice on how to plan our upcoming summer vacation around my wife's period. I want to ensure that she is comfortable and able to fully enjoy our time away. I was wondering if you could provide any tips or suggestions on how to broach this topic with my wife in a respectful and considerate manner. I want to make sure that she feels heard and valued in the decision-making process. Any advice or guidance you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help."
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"I'm a bartender at a local bar that does a Two-For-Tuesday special. I received a $200 tip on Tuesday night. The customer came in last night and demanded their money back saying they were drunk when they tipped me. They said they overpaid me and needed the money because they can't make rent. I was furious and initially refused to return the money. My manager has no spine and is leaving the decision up to me. Now, I'm thinking about giving the tip back because I feel bad that the customer can't make rent. The other bartenders are begging me to keep the cash. They say it's the customer's fault they overtipped because they were drunk. What would you do if you were me?"
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Thanks to Kelly and Keaton for being good sports while not being very good at Catchphrase. Listen along and see if you would've beaten them!
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"Hello! Im 13 and I, along with my family, listen to your show everyday and I wanted to submit an opp. I have this one person that copies my every move no matter what. I wear one shirt, she wears a similar, if not the same one the next day. I wear my hair a certain way one day, she wears it the same the next. My mom says that I should be flattered that she wants to be like me, but I think I should tell her to be her own person and stop copying me. Do you think that telling her would be beneficial in any way?"
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"My daughter is 3 years old and goes to nursery school. Her teacher called me yesterday and scolded me because she had an accident in class. I apologized and continued my day at work. When I got off, I called the school's owner and told her that I didn't appreciate being yelled at by the teacher. I also told her that it's not only my responsibility to potty train my daughter, but it's also the teacher's. The owner disagreed and said that's something for home not school. We got into an argument which ended with no resolution. I think if you're a nursery school then part of your responsibility is helping parents potty train their kids. My daughter's school does not. Are teachers partially responsible for potty training toddlers? Am I wrong or is the school"
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Actress Jenifer Lewis recently told the story of a big fall she had while on vacation. It got us thinking about our worst falls. What's yours?
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It's the 13th of the month, you know what that means... Extra spooky stories for you! Listen here if you dare...
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"My family received the most unexpected call at noon on Saturday. A Humane Society called and said they had found our missing dog. She has been gone for five years and is living with another family. Someone found Misty after she got out of her yard last Friday and took her to the rescue. They scanned her microchip and told her current owners that she actually belongs to us. Misty's current owners have two young girls and love her with all their heart. My children are 17 and 18 and will both be going off to college next year. My family is split on whether or not we should allow Misty to stay with her current owners or bring her home with us. My kids want her back, but they'll soon be gone. Misty, from what I've been told, has a good home and lots of love where she's at. I think I would be selfish to ask for her back. I also don't want to disappoint my kids. What would you do if you were me? We can't visit because Misty lives hours away. Thoughts?"
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What are the subscriptions and memberships you can't live without?
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"I'm 27 years old and still live at home. My father borrowed my car on Saturday because his was in the shop getting repaired. I got my Honda back yesterday and was stunned when I found male enhancement pills from Walgreens in the glove box. My father must have purchased them while he was out running errands. He obviously forgot about them. He and my mother have been having problems as of late. I've been very suspicious of my father because he's been coming home late at night. I almost want to confront him about the pills. The other half of me wants to give them to my mother. I'm not sure if my father is cheating or not. What would you do if you were me? Should I confront my father or give the pills to my mother and allow her to confront him? How do I handle this?"
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"I received an email recently from my daughter’s grandfather (her dad’s father) wanting me to call. He disappeared 10 years ago after he remarried without a single phone call, text, email, letter, bday card, Xmas, holiday anything to her. Now he has cancer and is not expected to live long. I sat with my daughter (12 yrs old) and had a conversation that this may be the only time to speak to him. She asked me “do I have too?” Now that he’s on his death bed, he wants to come into my life?”. After that I was stumped. She is an amazing young lady that he missed over a decade on. Should I call him? Or leave it as missed opportunity on his part?"
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"I work for a very well-known large company in the area. We were recently bought. The new bosses are implementing new policies that none of the employees really like. My new manager brought my boyfriend and I into the office the other day and told us one of the new policies is that employees cannot date one another. He and I both love our jobs and are paid extremely well. We have until Friday to decide what to do. He and I have been miserable for the last couple of days. Needless to say, lots of tears have been shed. I have to make an important decision. My job or my boyfriend? I don't know what to do. Can you give me some advice or maybe ask your listeners what they would do?"
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"I'm 37 and single for the first time since I was 19 and a sophomore in college. I married early and had kids. I'm now divorced and dating a 60 year old man. I brought him to Happy Hour on Tuesday to introduce him to my friends. They were shocked because I never told them how old he is. My boyfriend got along with everyone. My friends started making me feel bad yesterday because they were making jokes that my boyfriend looks and is old enough to be my father. Now, I'm having second thoughts. What should I do? I'm not sure if I should be dating someone as old as my boyfriend. Should I care what my friends say or follow my heart and stay with my guy?"
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"My 6-year-old daughter has a daddy-daughter dance coming up in a few weeks. She has a real father and a stepfather. She can only choose one father to go with. Both fathers are acting like politicians lobbying for votes. My daughter is confused and doesn't know which father to pick. I too am confused. Should I make the choice for her or allow her to make it on her own? I'm not sure what to do? What would you do if you were in my position? Who should she choose and on what basis should she make her choice?"
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Poolboy's wife got the "ick" when she saw him walking through the house with a blanket over his shoulders.
When was the last time you got the "ick?"
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"My family is fighting because of something I did. My cousin got married several weekends ago. I decided not to attend at the last minute. My cousin shocked me on Friday when I received a letter from her asking for $120. She wanted money for me and my fiance's dinners even though we didn't attend. She said she pre-purchased them because I RSVP'd. I was furious and told her there was no way I was going to pay her. This sparked a huge fight and divide in our family with half siding with me and the other half siding with her. Is she entitled to the money? Should I pay? She invited me. What bride asks for money back?"
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"I'm 21 and a junior in college. My boyfriend and I just started dating three weeks ago. We are going to separate places on Spring Break. We were tipsy the other night when we started talking about Celebrity Hall Passes. That conversation turned to Spring Break Hall Passes. We talked about whether or not we should allow each other to have a Hall Pass during Spring Break. We were both split on the idea and not sure if it's a good one. On one hand, we like each other and definitely want to date. On the other hand, we just started dating and barely know one another. It may be too soon to say we're exclusive. When I talked to my friends about this they were also split and said a Hall Pass could be good AND bad. It may be good because it may allow us to get any urges out of our system before we become exclusive. It could also be bad because it may infuse trust issues later on. Should my new boyfriend and I grant each other Hall Passes on Spring Break?"
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What's the one thing you say or do every day before you leave the house or before you start work?
What's your "pregame ritual?"
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"I lost my home in the recent tornado. Was fully covered by insurance & bought a beautiful newly built home. We’ve settled into our routine without a neighbor to our right. Come home, watch tv, eat dinner, more tv & then seepiie time. Today was definitely different. Work was extremely stressful. Had to attend a court case for work, wanted to do full dress & makeup for that. I usually don’t do any makeup & dress like Heather describes…shirt/sweatshirt, Uggs & jeans. When I got home I had enough. First thing in the door I stripped down to panties & a bra. Threw my robe & pj pants on. NEVER do this. I then sit down to my celebratory glass of wine for making it through the day. As I’m sitting there my bra is really bothering me. I then asked my husband, “this is weird right? I really need to take my bra off”. He was shocked & happy. 😉 I stood up & opened my robe. Mentioned to Hubs I need to turn to the right in case my son walks in the living room. As I do & turn to the right & release myself from the bra. Within seconds, I see the new neighbors son hanging a temporary blind. FACE IN THE WINDOW. I flashed my new neighbors son!!! Mortified!!! Do I say anything? The builder built both our houses & have shared our names with each other. I was excited to meet her, now i want to hide in a hole."
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"My 16 year-old daughter loves to shop for secondhand clothing online. She recently bought a pair of jeans and started screaming when she received them. There was over $450 in one of the pockets. She came to my husband and I and asked if she should contact the seller and return the money. My husband said NO WAY. He thinks she should keep the cash and says it's not our fault that the seller forgot to check the pockets. My guilty conscience is working on me. If I was the seller, and made a mistake like this, I would want someone to contact me. My daughter is looking to my husband and I to help her make the right decision. We're thinking about leaving it up to her. What is the right decision here?"
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"My date got mad and canceled our evening out at the last minute on Saturday. We met on Tinder and had been chatting for a week. Just before the date, she asked me to send her a picture of my driver's license and another form of ID such as a credit card. She said she wanted to do a background check before we went out so she would feel safe. I told her I wasn't comfortable sending personal information like that. She got mad and canceled. She said I was being unreasonable because she is new to the area and a single woman. I don't think anyone should give out their last name or personal information before a first date. We were meeting at a restaurant so it wasn't like I invited her over or I was going to her home. Was she wrong to cancel the date? Should I have sent the info? My friend says she may have been trying to scam me. What's the protocol for background checks? "
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"My daughter is a senior in high school and wants to fly to Mexico with her girlfriends for Spring Break. I said absolutely no way, but my husband has given her permission to go so we are deadlocked. I don't think teenage girls should be running around Mexico without any parental supervision. My husband says he trusts our daughter's judgment because she hasn't done anything to make us think she's going to get in trouble. Would you allow her to go if you were us? Is my husband correct in what he is saying?"
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"Dear Heather and Poolboy,
I work for a very well known privately owned company in the area. If I mention the name you will instantly know it. I'm in a bind at work. My boss' wife called me the other day and asked me to start spying on him because she believes he may be cheating. I told her I would think about it. I'm petrified and don't know what to do. If my boss catches me, I will be fired. If I don't do it, she will most likely start putting things in his head about me and I'll be fired then. Does he or she have more control in this situation? I make great money and want to keep my job. What should I do? Accept the proposal or not?"
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"Can't believe I got written up at work yesterday for a dress issue. Someone complained because I was wearing a button-down shirt that had three buttons open. I feel I'm being discriminated against. How is it okay that 75% of the women in the office wear low-cut tops or dresses and don't get in trouble yet I wear a button-down shirt with three buttons open and now my job is in jeopardy? I think this is a double standard. My HR Director went off the record and told me that someone didn't like my hairy chest showing. Am I being discriminated against? Is there a double standard in the office? Should women in the office be getting written up as well?"
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It's National Breakup Day and we heard some great breakup stories!
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"In 2020, I met a great guy. We spent the first 18 months of the pandemic together. Then, Jason did something wrong and was sentenced to six years in prison. I believe he is a good man and have stayed by him even though everybody else has told me to leave him. I went to his mother's on Saturday and was stunned when I walked into her living room and saw several bouquets of flowers. One of the bouquets spelled out MARRY ME. Jason called me from jail and proposed. I accepted. My friends and family are outraged and can't believe I'm going to waste the next three years of my life waiting for him. They call him THE INMATE. I'm torn about what to do. What would you do if you were me? Stay or go? Some of what they say makes sense. Should I listen to my head or heart?"
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"My friends and family are upset with my husband because he gave me a helium balloon and chocolates from the dollar store yesterday for Valentine's Day. We have been married for 26 years. My friends and family say I deserve better and that my husband is a lazy bum who puts no effort into our relationship. They say the longer the marriage, the bigger the gift. They say he should have done more. I haven't said anything, but I think it's okay that he got me the chocolates and the balloon because it's the thought that counts, especially after 26 years. Should he have done more or is it the thought that counts? "
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"My husband and I have been arguing about getting a dog. I grew up with dogs, and he has always known I live dogs since before we got married. I assumed everyone loved dogs and didn’t have a problem having them inside the house. I grew up with labs, we always had one in our home, and they were always well trained. The topic of a dog came up shortly after we got married, as I work from home and would like a companion inside. My husband said “I love dogs, but I can’t have one inside. They are an animal, and having them inside is disgusting.” I responded with, so do you think my parent’s house is disgusting? He responded yes. I cried, as dogs have been a huge part of my childhood and life, and having a dog that is just outside, I don’t see the point. I have tried to plead with him but he won’t budge, even stating if I got a dog and he saw it was inside, he’d give it away. What should I do?"
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"My 8 and 10 year old daughters loved getting dressed up fancy and going somewhere expensive to eat and ending the night dancing at the lobby in The Arlington in Hot Springs. They have a live band Friday and Saturday nights and they play classics and fun stuff. Our favorite part is watching the older couples do their ballroom dancing, its such a lost art! Its clean fun. There is a bar in the back of the lobby and people have beer or wine or cocktails. My ex has decided this means I'm "taking the children to a bar." Its not a bar, they don't card, its not drunks giving each other lap dances. We have so much fun when we go just dancing and spending time together but he is throwing a fit and wants us to stop. Is it tacky to take kids there?"
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Listen here for the first terrifying tales of the year!
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Did your kids stay up too late watching the game last night and try to get out of going to school today? What tricks did they use?
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"My husband and I allowed our 9-year-old son to stay up and watch the entire Super Bowl. He is a die-hard Niners fan and like some of the Niners players teared up and cried because they lost. My husband told him not to cry because it shows weakness. I disagree and told my son it shows he cares. My husband and I then got into an argument about which it is …. weakness or caring? What do you think it is? Is it okay to cry after a loss if you're an athlete or fan? My husband says the greats in sports never cry after a loss."
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"My boss throws the wildest Super Bowl parties every year on Super Bowl Sunday. This year will be no different. I can tell it's going to be a wild time because everyone in the office is already charged up. Yesterday, a debate broke out among twenty of us. We were talking about whether or not Taylor will make it to the Big Game when someone asked if she is a good role model. Half of the office said she is not because she trashes her ex-boyfriends in her songs, dates a lot of guys and plays the victim in her music. The other half of the office loves Taylor because she has never been arrested, gives to charity, is an example of female empowerment and is a terrific business woman. I wanted to share our debate with you so you can help us settle it. Which is it? Is Taylor a good role model or not?"
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"My boyfriend and I met at a bar six months ago. He recently broke up with me because he found out I have an active profile on Match.com. One of his friends came across my profile and told him. I told my boyfriend that I kept my profile active because I like seeing who's on the app. He says this is a form of cheating. I told him it's not because 'I'm browsing, not buying'. If you ask me, he's a bit insecure. I haven't done anything wrong, but just look. Is having an active dating profile while in a committed relationship a form of cheating? I don't think it is."
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"My new boyfriend wants me to change my nickname because my ex gave it to me. I've had the nickname for years. Everyone calls me it and it's even on my license plate. My boyfriend says keeping the name is disrespectful and holds us back. Should I have to give up my nickname?"
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"All of the women in my family are mad at me because I hadn't planned on buying a push present for my wife. She is due to give birth next month. The women in my family have been yelling at me. I don't think I should have to purchase a push present. My wife wants an expensive piece of jewelry. That money is better spent on our newborn and a nursery. Plus, it's her job to give birth just like it's my job to take care of the lawn and clear the driveway when it snows. She shouldn't get a gift just for doing her job otherwise I would get a gift every week. A push present feels like a Hallmark holiday. Am I wrong for not getting her a gift? Do you agree with my reasoning? I would love to know what your listeners think"
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Poolboy has a strict anti-toot policy at his home. But according to Dr. Raj here, that may not be healthy. Do you let it rip in front of your significant other?
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"I had a co-worker chastise me at work yesterday after she heard me talking about several dates I had. I said I purposely show up late for all my dates to see how my dates will react. It's a test to see whether they will fly off the handle or are even keeled. My coworker, who is married, criticized me saying that showing up late is inconsiderate, rude and arrogant. She also said that's probably why I'm single. I disagree. I do it for a purpose. What do you think of what I'm doing? Is my co-worker right or am I smart for testing out my dates? You can learn a lot about a person by the way they react to certain situations."
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"My wife is mad at me because I did not tell her that her New Year's eve dress was unflattering. She and her friends were looking at our New Year's Eve party pictures on Friday night. On Saturday, my wife said I should have told her that the dress was too small for her. I didn't say anything because I didn't want to hurt her feelings. We had a huge fight about this. Is she scapegoating me? Did I do anything wrong? Should I have said something? What do women really want in this situation?"
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"We went to the mall and a Sephora store on Saturday. My sister and I were putting makeup on my 6 year old daughter when another parent came up and said she's too young to be wearing makeup. I've been reading how Sephora shoppers are upset with teens and tweens for invading the store and buying cosmetics. I told the woman to mind her own business I don't think 6 years old is too young for makeup. It boosts my daughter's self-confidence and self-esteem so why not? The other mother said parents need to let kids be kids. Where do you stand on this? Should kids be going to Sephora? Is 6 years old too young for makeup?'
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"My husband and I had a heated argument over the weekend about being too comfortable with one another. The argument started after my husband went to the bathroom with the door open. He says once a couple is comfortable they have total trust in one another. I think that's a total cop out and a bunch of BS. I think once a couple gets comfortable they stop giving maximum effort and things go downhill from there. I think they stop surprising one another with romantic gestures and small things that mean a lot. I think being comfortable leads to couples taking each other for granted. What's your opinion on this? Agree with me or him?"
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It's National Spouse Day and Heather & Poolboy have used the opportunity to complain about their significant others. And they want to know the things about your spouse that drive you crazy!
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"My husband and I have been married for two and half months. We recently had our first big fight. I came home and was speechless when I walked into our bedroom and saw a 55 inch TV on the wall. I told him we should have talked about buying the TV before he did. I told him that it's going to kill our love life and be a distraction. He says it won't. My friends say I'm doomed. Is putting a TV in the bedroom a relationship and romance killer? Should we remove it? My husband listens to your show so he may be listening right now."
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Kids are saying they aren't "cool" unless they have a real Stanley cup.
What was the cool item you had to have in your day?
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"My family and I just moved into our new home. We found some boxes in the attic. My kids started going through them and found an envelope. They opened it and started screaming because it was stuffed with cash. I told my husband we should call the realtor and return the money to the home's previous owners. He was totally against that and said, ''Finders Keepers Losers Weepers''. He says it's not our fault they left the money behind plus they overcharged us for the house. Would you keep the money or not? He and I argued about it in front of the children so it's important to do the right thing. He doesn't think so.'
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"I heard you say that today is National Compliment Day. As soon as you said it I decided to write and tell you about something that happened to me at work last week. One of our Junior Managers paid me a compliment and told me I look great for my age. The entire lunch room went silent. Some co-workers gasped. It was a heavy topic of conversation for the rest of the afternoon as to whether it was a compliment or a veiled insult. I'm confused. Is it a compliment or an insult? What does it mean when someone says that? Some co-workers think I should file a complaint with HR."
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"One of my best friends recently got divorced and is dating again. She met a guy and likes him a lot. He's a complete 180 from her husband. I did some digging on the guy and discovered that he has a previous criminal record and an active warrant out for his arrest. I feel like my friend is desperate to find love and may or may not know about her new man's past. She's got two young kids to protect as well. I'm thinking about anonymously calling the police to let them know where they can find him. I'm torn about what to do. Should I protect my friend or not? What's the right thing to do?"
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"I brought cupcakes to my daughter's 4th grade class last Thursday. On Friday, I received a call from the school and a parent of one of the students in my daughter's class. The parent claims their son ate one of my cupcakes and chipped his tooth on either a peanut or M&M. The parent wants me to pay for their child's dental work. The school is suggesting I'm liable and should pay to make the problem go away. My husband and I are outraged. Am I responsible? How do we know the child even chipped their tooth on my cupcake? Nothing was said in class. Would you pay if you were us?"
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"I am 50 while my husband is 40. We have decided to try and have a child. My doctor says I'm healthy enough and have a great chance to conceive. My first husband and I couldn't have kids because he had problems. Everyone is mad at me. They say I'm too old to have a child. If I'm healthy enough why not? They say I'll be 60 when the child is 10 and that's just wrong. My family says I'm being selfish. Am I? What do you think about a woman having a child at 50? Is it wrong? My family is making me second guess my decision."
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"I walked into a cafe yesterday with several girlfriends for lunch. I was shocked when I spotted my stepson and a woman I did not know. I walked over and said hello. He and his friend appeared nervous. My stepson has been dating another woman for two years. She wasn't there. I came home and called my husband and my stepson's father. He said that I shouldn't say anything to his girlfriend and that it's none of our business. He says we should stay out of it. I am outraged because that lunch may be cheating. Even if it's not physical it's still emotional. I feel I need to stand up for other women and say something to my stepson's girlfriend. What would you do if you were me?"
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Ladies, what special hack, tip, or habit have you learned from other women???
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"My 16 year old daughter was in bed all day on Sunday because she didn't feel well. I work from home so I was able to take care of her on Monday. Yesterday, she popped back to life and was almost back to normal. My nosy neighbor asked me what my secret was to getting her to feel better. I told her I made her hot tea with honey and threw in a splash of whiskey. My neighbor went ballistic and called me a bad mother for giving my teenager alcohol. It's not like my kid got drunk. My neighbor is now threatening to report me and is blabbing about how I plied my daughter with booze. I would love to hear what your listeners think about this. Am I a bad mother? Did I do anything wrong?"
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"I didn't date in 2023 because I was focused on bettering myself. I lost 73 pounds in 14 months. Now in 2024, I'm ready to date. A man who wouldn't date me when I was overweight has asked me out. My friends say I shouldn't go out with him because he is shallow and didn't want to date me before because of my appearance. Now that I look great he wants to go out. My friends say that I should only date guys who care about what's on the inside. I agree with them, but I also see his point. I wasn't very attractive 14 months ago. I'm not sure I fault him. Should I give him a chance or not?"
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Heather and Poolboy have both left stove tops on and cars running. What have you "left on?"
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"My husband and I split up last month. I was stunned to see that one of my good friends is still friends with him on Facebook. They continue to chat and post on each other's walls. I think it's totally wrong of my friend to remain close with my ex. It's like stabbing me in the back. Am I right or wrong? Isn't there an unwritten rule about this? Am I wrong if I ask my friend to kill her friendship with my ex?"
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Local meteorologist Todd Yakoubian joins Heather and Poolboy to tell us about the cold and snow we can expect in Arkansas
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"Dating as a single mother is tough. I met a great guy a month ago. We've had five or six fantastic dates. I thought I had all my bases covered until I discovered we support different political parties. My friends say it's no big deal and that we can still date, just don't talk politics. I'm not sure our core values are the same and that would be a problem in the long run. Is it possible for this relationship to be successful? Should I end it now?"
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Local meteorologist Todd Yakoubian joins Heather and Poolboy to talk about the upcoming winter weather
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"I live in a gated community that's full of families and children. It seems like a majority of the kids are home sick with the flu, the Coronavirus or nasty colds. My husband freaked out the other day when he came home and found seven kids in the living room. All of the children were sick so I volunteered to watch them while their parents were at work. I work from home and the kids are good so it's no big deal. My husband was outraged that I didn't charge the parents some sort of fee. He says I'm being taken advantage of. I told him we're being good neighbors and helping out others. He says we can be all of that and charge a small fee. Where do you stand on this? Is my husband right? Should we be charging?
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"My daughter is getting bullied at school because she has a knockoff Stanley Tumbler. The other girls at school all have real ones including the new pink one. They are making fun of my daughter because my husband and I got her a generic bottle from Walmart. I told my husband we should just go and buy a real one so the teasing will stop. He says we shouldn't. My husband thinks our daughter needs to grow thick skin. He says our family can't be intimidated by a bunch of 9 and 10 year old girls. I think buying my daughter a real Stanley will make things easier for her. He says she needs to learn that life is sometimes not easy. What would you do if you were us? I've seen other parents posting online who are in the same position as us."
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"I am several weeks away from getting married and there are red flags everywhere. My fiance and I are in pre-marital counseling with a therapist. We had a huge blowout during our last session which was titled Honesty and Communication. My fiance brought up my journal. Our counselor has told us that one of the keys to a successful marriage is being honest and having open lines of communication. My fiance says he should be allowed to read my journal. I don't think he should be. I write in my journal because it relaxes me, allows me to express my feelings and put down thoughts that I might otherwise never tell anyone. He says I'm hiding something. The truth is, I am. There are things in my journal I don't want him to know. He says as a husband he is entitled to see those things. I disagree. Is a journal off limits? I'm thinking this might be a deal breaker. Would you go through with the wedding if you were me? I feel like he is trying to control me."
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"I'm being chastised because I'm giving my wife gift cards for Christmas. Everybody I know says the cards are a cop-out and show no effort. I think the cards are fine because my wife will then be able to go out and get what she likes. What side of the fence are you on? Are gift cards a cop-out at Christmas? A few friends say gift cards are fine for them, but not your wife. They say it looks like I've checked out. What's your stance on this?"
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"This started out harmlessly enough, but I think it's going to be a big problem. If it is, my husband is in a lot of trouble.
Our 10-year-old boy has a great sense of humor and is very outgoing. This year, he wants a new iPhone for Christmas. We've told him he's not old enough and to give it a little more time, but he keeps asking for it.
Finally, my husband told him he could have it on one condition: He had to sing Jingle Bells continuously over and over-from 10 am to 2 pm on Christmas day. He thought there was no way our son would do that.
Well, he's planning to. And here's the problem: We are hosting Christmas. We have 14 relatives coming for brunch and staying through dinner. And this challenge is right in the middle of it all.
I've told my husband to call it off. He says there's no way the kid will follow through, and if he does, he won't make it long. And he says if we call it off, he'll be really disappointed. I think he will be upset if he tries and we don't pay off because he slipped up.
He may do it. He's very determined. He'll ruin Christmas, and we must buy him a phone we don't think he should have.
My husband suggested a compromise and promise to buy him a phone for his birthday in May. But I don't know what to do. Help me!"
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How about some holiday haunts! All of today's Thriller 13 stories are right here!
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"Let me paint you a picture. My kid is a basketball player. I mean, he can play! He's a sophomore on two travel teams, and a couple of colleges have already discussed a possible scholarship.
My son has a great relationship with both me and his dad. It's as happy a situation as it could possibly be under the circumstances.
But here's the problem. I fell in love with one of the coaches on one of his teams. But I haven't yet broken the news to my son. It's too early, too fresh. That's a complication, but my son's father, the guy writing checks for everything, found out about me and the coach. And now, he's thrown down an ultimatum.
Either I call it quits with the coach, or my son switches teams. And he's demanding that I tell him why.
The coach, my man, has no idea this is going on. I don't want to dump him, and I don't want it public that I'm seeing my son's coach. And I sure don't want to tell my son...not until I know if there's a future in this relationship.
I could use a little help here."
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"My girlfriends and I went to a club a few weeks ago. We got a little carried away, laughing, dancing, and even a little twerking. It was fun, and I recorded some of it and posted the videos on social media, thinking nothing of it.
Well, one of the videos went viral and spread like wildfire. It brought in a ton of views and shares, and suddenly, I was making some money from it for the first time ever.
Then a woman I’ve never met demanded that I take down the video. She was in the background and was afraid it would affect her image at work and with her clients. She said I did not have permission to post a video with her in it, and it had to come down immediately, or I'd hear from her attorney.
I told her I was making money off it, and she would have to pay me if she wanted it. Now, I'm facing threats and hostility from her and her friends. I'm a little scared. I could easily take it down and make this go away because the viral moment is passed. But I don't want to give her the satisfaction of thinking she can bully me into this. But I'm also a little scared.
What's my next move?"
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"My father recently passed away. He was 80. My family tasked me with going through his personal belongings. I opened a box on Friday night that had love letters from his mistress. I had no idea he had a lover. Neither did my mother. They were married for over 50 years. She is heartbroken about him dying. Do I have an obligation to tell her about his mistress or should I keep quiet because things are painful enough? What would you do if you were me? "
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"Dear Heather and Poolboy
I have been dating a girl for the last eight months. We are getting pretty serious, and so far, she has checked off all the boxes before marriage, with one exception.
I have not met her family. Her parents died in a car accident in 2010, and my girlfriend is an only child, but I still find it odd that she has no other family. None. At least, none that she will admit.
When I ask about it, she immediately shuts the conversation down. I keep pressing, but she says there's NOBODY in her life other than me.
But last week, I found a photo on her social media from a few months ago. It was her dad at a pro football game. I zoomed in on the photo. It was last December. She told me her Dad died in 2015.
So I brought it up again. She said her parents aren't physically dead, just dead to her. It turns out she wanted to start a new business selling perfume. Her parents refused to give her the money to launch it, and she told them they needed to fund it or she would never speak to them again. And she has lived up to it.
This is a mess, the way I see it. Should I bail on this?"
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"My best friend is getting married this weekend. I am her Maid of Honor. She came to me last night and asked me to cover up my tattoos for the wedding. I'm wearing an off-the-shoulder dress so both of my arm and shoulder tattoos as well as my back tattoos are going to show. She says people are complaining. Her parents want the tattoos covered so the wedding pictures look classy. They say I look like Dennis Rodman. I was completely offended. My friend asked me to be her Maid of Honor knowing I had the tatts. I feel asking me to cover them is an unreasonable request even though it's her big day not mine. I think she should accept me just the way I am. What would you do if you were me? Cover the tatts or not? Did my friend make an unreasonable request? Am I being difficult and high maintenance or is she?"
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"I work two jobs. I have a regular 9 to 5 during the week and side hustle as a server at a well-known diner on the weekends. On Saturday, a customer complained to my manager because she said I spoke to her in an offensive manner. She was upset because I called her Hun. was born and raised in the South. It's just how we talk because we have a friendly disposition. The woman told my manager that she was offended because she felt like I was talking down to her. She said the phrase is demeaning to women and that I don't know her well enough to call her that. I don't think there's anything wrong with it. She wanted me taken off the job for the rest of the day. My manager almost sent me home. What do you think? Is the term Hun offensive? "
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"Neither my husband or I smoke. I am very sensitive to cigarette smoke and have hated it my whole life. My mother-in-law is 62 years old and smokes constantly. She never smokes around our 17 month old toddler son. However, she does smoke in her car When she's alone. So her entire car reeks of cigarette, and when she watches him and brings him back to us, I have to give him a bath immediately because he reeks of cigarette, even though she's never smoked in his presence. What do I do? There's always been tension in the relationship between myself and my mother-in-law, so it always feels like eggshells around her as it is. She is a very opinionated and judgmental Southern Baptist lady, who is very set in her ways, and has never apologized for any of her wrongdoing. Her way of apologizing is just cooking us a meal and dropping it off at our house. But she's never actually owned up to
anything. What do I do about the cigarette smoke in her car situation when it comes to our toddler son?
My husband just wants to keep the peace, so if it were up to him, he would just say, "just keep giving him a bath when he gets home." It's not the smell necessarily that I'm most upset about. It's the fact that he's being exposed to third hand cigarette smoke."
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"I lost my husband a little over four years ago. We were married for 16 years and I have found it very difficult to move on. Through encouragement of others, I decided to go on a date a few months ago, and I have found myself really liking this guy. He's kind, thoughtful and patient. After several dates and growing feelings, I looked him up and dug into his past. He has been divorced three times by the age of 36 and one of his ex wives put a restraining order against him. We haven't discussed any of this and there is nothing else I found on him. Does this constitute enough red flags to walk away? I haven't found myself this happy since my husband passed, but I don't want to walk into a mess either."
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"My wife and I have a newly-blended family. She brought 2 kids from her relationship and I have 3 from a previous marriage. We have no kids together but I keep teasing her that we need to have one so we can have our own Brady Bunch of six kids. We love all the kids, and the kids really do get along well.
But we are starting to run into problems. She and her husband had very different ways of raising their kids than my wife and I had. She never raises her voice, reasons with the kids, and rarely punishes them for anything. I am a lot more strict and set definite boundaries and consequences if kids step over the line.
Now it's a problem because my kids think I'm a jerk because she's such a nice parent. And whenever I try to put a little discipline in place with her kids, she tells me to back off. We can't keep doing this because I can see it's going to end up in a really bad situation.
The problem is she refuses to change how she parents her kids, and I refuse to change my standards with my kids.
It came to a head on Thursday. Her kid broke some things in my office and blamed it on one of my kids. I know her kid is lying because I have it on video. But she refuses to challenge the kid because she doesn't think it's respectful. I need to look out for my kid. I'm not going to punish him, but it's just not fair that he takes the blame for something he didn't do.
What do I do about this situation?"
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"I angered a bunch of women at the health club the other day when I said being a stay-at-home mother, like myself, is harder than being a working mom. Being a stay-at-home mom means I have no downtime, added chores and no mental breaks. I always have to be in a good mood for my child. The working mothers jumped all over me and said their job is much tougher because they work and then have to take care of their teenage kids. The women are no longer talking to me. Who do you side with? Me or them?"
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"My daughter is in third grade. I'm getting trashed on Facebook because I hired a Glam Squad for her school pictures. I'm getting a makeup artist, a manicurist, a stylist and a hairstylist to work on her at school before her picture gets taken. Other parents are jealous and are slamming me saying what I'm doing is unnecessary and more for me than her. I can afford it and it's my money so why should they care. They say I'm a bad mother because I'm placing more emphasis on what's on the outside rather than the inside. I think if you feel good on the outside you'll feel good on the inside. Am I wrong for hiring a Glam Squad for a third grader?"
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What have you done once that you know you don't have to do again?
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"I was out with my wife the other night when another man walked up and said he noticed her from across the room so he wanted to come over and tell her that she is beautiful. My wife thanked him and smiled. We got into an argument on the way home. I told her that she should not have accepted the compliment, but rather told the man that she is married. She said she was just being polite. My wife said the compliment made her light up inside. She says there is nothing wrong with accepting a compliment from another man even if a woman is married. We are now giving each other the cold shoulder. Who's right... me or my wife? Should she have accepted the compliment?"
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"I was dropping my kids off at school when another parent confronted me because she saw them splitting an energy drink. The other mother told me I was irresponsible and that my kids had no business drinking something with that much caffeine before school. My children are in 3rd and 5th grade. I only give them the energy drink when they are dragging. It gives them lots of pep and keeps them awake in class. I think it's wrong that another parent is telling me how to parent. I don't think there's anything wrong with my kids downing an energy drink before school. I'm monitoring them and making sure it doesn't become a habit. What are your thoughts on this? Am I a bad parent or smart because my kids are alert when they arrive at class?"
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"My boyfriend is probably going to end our relationship because of our vacation disaster. I returned to work yesterday after being out for a week. My boyfriend and I were booked to go to the Bahamas. When we got to the gate a week ago, he got stopped because his passport had expired. I told him a million times to renew it. He kept saying he was going to do it. My passport was good so I decided to continue on with my vacation. He was outraged I would go without him. I don't get much time off so this was a golden opportunity to relax. I wasn't going to allow him to ruin it. He says it's wrong I went alone and left him at home. Is he right? Was I wrong in going alone? What would you have done if you were me?"
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"My wife dresses really nice on fridays for her work which no one is there but her. We are talking like Friday night dressing. She is in the nursing field and runs a clinic by herself on fridays, which is the only days she dresses very nice. We have already had an issue with her texting a pharmacist on her phone(work number) and her using emojis and being flirty. I brought it up to her and she threw a fit about me even asking. I called and told the pharmacist to quit texting my wife like this and his wife got involved and called her work saying they can only talk on the phone with medication orders. Am I wrong for the suspicion or am I being too over the top."
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Heather's oldest son has been backpacking across Europe. Listen as he checks in with his mom and Poolboy from different spots around the world!
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"My fiance and I just got a new puppy. She wants to name him after her late fiance. He passed away three years before we started dating. I think its totally weird and will think of this guy every time I pet my dog or say his name. She says it would mean a lot to her if I cave in and allow her to name our puppy Chris. I think it's disrespectful to ask me to do that. I can also see her point. My sister says my fiance is being ridiculous and needs to let this guy go. She can't believe she would ask me to make that kind of concession. Where do you stand on this? Should I allow her to name the dog after her late fiance?"
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"One of my best friends is mad at me because I did not invite her four-year-old son to my wedding. I invited her, her husband and her two year old. I left the four year-old out because he is a wild one and is always acting up. I don't want anything to distract from my big day so I've asked her not to bring him. She called me several bad words and said I am wrong for not inviting her son. She has no control over him and knows he's loud and would be a distraction. She says you can't invite an entire family and then leave out one kid. I did. Am I wrong for doing that? What would you do if you were me?"
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"My boyfriend and I are planning to get married. Our friends tell us pre-marital counseling is a waste of time. One of my friends suggested my fiance and I do a polygraph test where we ask each other 10 to 20 questions. He immediately shot down the idea. I told him I want to know everything there is especially about his past. He says the past is in the past and we should leave it there. My friends tell me that this is a huge red flag. They say if my boyfriend had nothing to hide he would take the test and prove that he is a good guy. What do you think about taking a polygraph test before marriage? Good idea or bad idea? Do you think my boyfriend is hiding something? What would you do if you were me? I'm starting to get cold feet."
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"I almost got into a fight the other day at the grocery store. I was starved so I ate a banana and two apples while shopping. A woman came up and called me a disgusting pig and a shoplifter. She said it's gross when people eat food before paying for it. An assistant store manager came up and got between us. She said I needed to pay, which I did. I don't think there's anything wrong with eating while shopping. People eat samples right? I don't consider it shoplifting if you pay before leaving. No one else seemed to agree at the grocery store. What do you think about people, who eat while grocery shopping. Is it a crime?"
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"My friends don't understand why I don't want to marry my boyfriend of five years. The answer is simple. Things are fine just the way they are. Many of my friends have gotten married and are now unhappy because they no longer date. Dating puts pressure on my boyfriend and I to put effort into our relationship because we know we can leave at any time. When you're married, it's harder to leave because of children and how expensive a divorce is. My friends say we don't have a real commitment. I disagree. Do you agree with my philosophy? Is it better just to date than be married?"
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"I have a problem many parents deal with. My daughter came to my husband and I and asked us if she could diet before school starts. She's 14 and self-conscious about her weight. My husband and I are split about what to do. On one hand, if we allow her to diet we can help her and monitor her. On the other hand, if we say no, she may do it on her own and harm herself. She's also asked us to buy her appetite suppressants. She doesn't need to lose weight, but won't listen to us. Should a 14 year old be on a diet? How do we handle this? Very slippery slope."
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"Dear Heather and Poolboy-
I had the most awkward run-in yesterday. Me and two guys from work went to lunch. I got sick to my stomach after I saw my girlfriend having lunch with another man. I waved and sat down to eat with my friends. As she was leaving, she introduced her friend to the table. Last night, we had a long discussion about what she did. This man is someone she met on a dating site before me.. They have maintained a friendship and have been going to lunch and dinners on a regular basis. She never told me about him. Something doesn't feel right even though she claims they are platonic. She says she feels he came into her life for a reason. Should I end the relationship or not?"
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"Dating is tough. I was married for 13 years before getting a divorce. Now, I'm on dating apps and going out several times a week. Most of my dates are 'one and done'. I have a rule for each date. My friend calls to make sure I'm okay. We use secret language when we talk. If the date is going bad, and I want to ditch my partner, I usually say I have to leave because my friend has called and there is an emergency. The call is an easy way for me to end the date. My brother says my strategy is terrible and always sets me up for failure because I don't give my date and I enough time to build chemistry and get to know one another. Is he right? Is the phone call a bad strategy?"
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"This past weekend, my husband and I were invited to a gender reveal for our cousin's daughter and husband. They had tents set up at their house and even brought in a porta-potty so nobody would go into the house.
The problem is it was freaking pouring all day, and we were stuck outside in these leaky tents, getting soaked down to our shoes. Everyone was waiting for her to move the party inside because it was ridiculous being trapped outside in the rain for 4 hours!
They had a tent where her husband was cooking burgers and dogs, and we had to go outside to get the food where he was, then go back and sit under the tent eating cold, wet food.
A bunch of older aunts and uncles were miserable and didn't even understand the concept of a gender reveal in the first place.
I asked her if we could move the event inside, and she said, "No, the house is a mess, and I would be embarrassed to let you see it."
I said we don't care as long as it's dry, and she wouldn't budge.
We all sat around shivering and waiting for the lame reveal, which could have been inside because all they did was cut the cake to reveal that it was blue inside. I said that was appropriate because we all turned blue from the damp weather. She shot me a look like I was an ingrate.
At that point, everyone left, and some didn't even stay for a slice of cake.
When I got home, she texted me and said I was rude and out of line and didn't appreciate my lousy attitude. She said I ruined the entire day and was not welcome back until I was ready to apologize and make things right.
I don't even know what that means. I haven't answered because I am afraid of what I would say. What should I do?"
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"My husband has become friends with a co-worker, who has gotten him into gaming. I never thought I would be married to a ' 34-year-old teenager'. The other night, I caught my husband playing an online game with a woman. This led to a fight between us. He says there is nothing wrong with him gaming with this woman or any other. I disagree and don't think he should be socializing with other women because he is married. I'd like to hear from other married women about this. It almost seems like a form of cheating. There's no reason he should be up gaming and giggling with another woman at 1:00 a.m. Am I over the line or is he?"
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"I have a problem. My fiancé and I have both been divorced. I make a lot more money than she does, and because of that, I asked for a prenup to protect my existing assets. That includes two rental properties (worth around $400k together), a retirement account, my house, which I live in, and my existing savings account.
She was not OK with it and said I was already planning for a divorce if I wanted a prenup. She said everything would become ours together, or we should not be married. I don't see a high risk of divorce, but I acknowledged it and told her I agreed.
Well, now her grandmother has died. And she left all of her money to my fiance. It's over $1.5 million in cash and a home worth about $500k.
Now she wants a prenup to protect these assets from me. That's weird, right? But get this. She also refuses to sign the prenup to protect my assets from her.
She reasons that her grandmother wouldn't have wanted her wealth to 'leave her direct family.' But the money I earned on my own is different.
I'm at a loss here and wonder if this four-year relationship that has been full of love and support for each other until now is even salvageable. She's unwilling to budge on her prenup like I was, and I find this situation very frustrating. Help!"
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Ketchup on steak. Orange juice in cereal.
Do you or someone you know commit food crimes?
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Let me tell you about a friendship gone south. My friend works as a cashier at a local store. For the last few months, he's been slipping me a secret discount, scanning some items, and skipping others - especially expensive items. I was not so sure about it at first, but he said he's doing it for several buddies, and everyone at the store is doing it.
I asked him if he felt bad about it, and he said he was underpaid and it wasn't that big of a deal because the store is owned by a huge company. And it works out for me. He turns a $300 grocery run into a $75 or $100 cost. It was like we had our private "buy one, get one free" deal going.
I came to depend on it.
Then everything turned upside down. The big bosses reviewed camera footage, counted up the missed scans, and what do you know? His boss caught him and the other checkout clerks, too. They gave each employee an ultimatum to pay the money back, or the store would fire him, and they threatened to press charges.
So now he’s coming to me for the money! He says I was the one that benefitted from the scam, and I am responsible for it. He says if I don’t come up with the cash, and he goes down, I'm going down with him.
I’m caught between a rock and a hard place. This dude is my buddy, but this is on him. It was his idea. I didn't ask for these under-the-table discounts, and it's not my fault he got caught. So, I'm stuck. I don't have the money, and I am unwilling to take the hit for his mistake. What should I do?"
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"Dear Heather and Poolboy,
My best friend and I dressed in pink and went to the Barbie movie on Saturday night. Several guys referred to us as Barbie. We went for wings after the movie where again, men called us Barbie because we are blonde and were wearing pink. My girlfriend and I got into a discussion during dinner about whether or not being called Barbie is a compliment or an insult. I guess you could look at it either way. How should we take it? Compliment or insult?"
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"My friend and I took our daughters, ages 4, 5, 7 and 8, to a public pool for the first time this Summer. I was mortified at what I saw. On the way out, the pool manager asked if we had a good time. I told him that I could not believe the park district allows chubby teen and tween boys to walk around with no swim shirts on. No one wants to see giant man boobs. A mother overheard me and thought I was talking about her son. This led to a near-screaming match. Some of the boys have bigger chests than my friend and I. There were also mothers walking around in thongs, which I think is inappropriate for a public pool. The pool manager looked like a deer in headlights and said nothing. I don't think we'll be going back to the pool again. Should the park district make young men wear swim shirts if they have flabby chests? Am I wrong for even bringing this up? I can't be the only one that thinks this."
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"I have an OPP. My ex husband and i try to effectively coparent our 7 year old and 9 year old girls. I have primary custody and have them 6 days per week. He gets them one evening per week and takes them.to.school Monday morning. We have coslept since they were babies. Ive tried putting in their rooms or cribs but we all end up having so much anxiety no one can sleep. Im single and dont have overnight partners so its just us girls piled up in the bed. Ex says its going to spoil them and make them weird. I think theres nothing wrong with needing your mama. Its not like theyre going to sleep with me when theyre in college. Theyll grow out of it and want their own bed. I want to be a good parent but honestly i have them 90% of the time and it should be my decision
What do you think?"
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"My six-year-old son wants to do everything his 16 year old brother does. My teen just got his left ear pierced. Now, my six-year-old wants to get his done. I'm all about self-expression, but I'm worried he may get teased at school because none of his friends have their ears pierced. My husband says we should allow our son to do it. He thinks if he gets teased it will help him grow thick skin and will help him learn the consequences of his actions. I'm leaning against it. I want to save my six-year-old from himself. What would you do if you were in my shoes? You can't save your kids forever! "
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"My fiance and I had our bachelor and bachelorette parties over the weekend. I feel guilty because I got drunk and cheated with one of the dancers, who showed up to my hotel suite. My fiance and I joked that 'what happens at the bachelor and bachelorette parties stays at the bachelor and bachelorette parties'. I know what I did is wrong, but does it count as cheating because of the situation. One could say she also cheated because she had a guy in a thong dancing in her face at her party. Should I feel guilty or chalk the night up to one last party as a single man? Did I do anything wrong? Weren't she and I expected to get into trouble? If we wanted to avoid trouble we should have never held parties. I think I can justify my cheating with this logic."
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\"My son is sick with the flu. My mother-in-law is willing to watch him, but wants to be paid. She says we would pay a babysitter so why not her? Family doesn't charge family. I don't think we should have to pay our son's grandmother to watch him. She feels different. My husband is staying silent because he's a mama's boy. Should grandparents be paid to watch children?"
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"Let’s title this “Secret Social Medias”. So I keep finding these social media accounts for my husband. Yet when I ask him about them he says I’m a stalker. He has messaged other females in the past on several occasions. I know…I should trust my husband, but if he’s keeping secret social media accounts from me, what else is he hiding? I can see his internet searches too. He will search other girls names online and find their social media pages and follow them. And they are scantily clothed, and live relatively close.. Also I’ve never heard him mention them, so it’s not like he knows them. I recently found out he’s got MANY other accounts . It’s like just when I get over one thing with him and start trusting him again I find something else. I mean who does this to their spouse? I mean seriously I’ve been there through the toughest parts of his life as he’s done for me. We’ve been married for 17 years!!! Is it because I’ve gained weight? (I’ve only gained 20 pounds.. but still). He’s making me definitely feel like I’m not worthy. Interested to hear what the other listeners got to say on what I should do. I’m seriously at a loss. Help a woman out."
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"Couple of my friends thinks my wife and I should have joint accounts on social media. I keep telling them I don’t have trust issues.
For the audience why do y’all have joint accounts with Your spouse?"
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Th "6 Besties Theory" from @hellohayes is going viral on TikTok. Does it fit your friendships?
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"My dog and I have become a lightning rod for controversy in our gated community. I was walking Buster the other night when a 5 year-old boy ran up and smacked him in the snout for no reason. Buster nipped at the boy. The boy's parents went to the HOA board and said Buster is a danger to the community. The board knows he's not and heard my side of the story. They are asking me to apologize to the boy and his parents. They say if I do then nothing will happen to Buster or me. I am torn about what to do. Part of me says I should apologize and let the whole incident blow over while the other part of me is outraged and does not want to apologize because Buster did nothing wrong and is not dangerous. The boy should apologize to Buster. I would go to jail if I walked up and slapped the kid. Should I apologize or not?"
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"I moved into a new apartment six months ago, and everything seemed perfect. But the kids next door are driving me crazy.
These kids run around screaming like there's no tomorrow, and it keeps getting worse and worse. It's like a non-stop party over there. They have friends over after school and turn up the music and T.V.
So, I talked to the property manager about it. He promised to speak to the neighbor, but the noise didn't stop. So I talked to the neighbors, and they told me to mind my business and leave them alone. They said kids would be kids and have nowhere else to play. Then they said I moved in after them, and it's not their fault. Then he closed the door in my face.
I am fed up and plan to take matters into my own hands. I have three ideas:
1) I can access the water pipes that go into their bathroom. I’m thinking about poking small holes to crash their ceiling and flood their bathroom.
2) Fight fire with fire. Their kids go to bed around 8. I’m planning to start cranking up the tunes around 8:30.
3) And this is an extreme move…but I have a buddy that can set them up as drug dealers and call the cops to at least make life uncomfortable and maybe get them arrested.
I'm planning to start this plan, one at a time, tomorrow, but I told a friend at work, and she said this would only make things worse. But I think it's genius, and I am out of options. What do you think?"
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"The mothers in my family got into a fight this past weekend. My mother-in-law accused me of being a helicopter parent. My 4-year-old son thinks he is a daredevil like Tom Cruise. My husband's mother says I should allow him to do break-neck stunts and injure himself because this is the only way he will learn he is not Tom Cruise. She says a few bumps and bruises and maybe a broken bone won't kill him. My mother says I should be a helicopter parent and save my son from himself. She says he doesn't need to be doing Mission Impossible stunt work. My mother-in-law says that's coddling and that's wrong. What do you think I should do? Coddle or Cruise?"
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"I have a child outside of my marriage. It’s complicated, and there have been many problems, but we’ve worked it out so far, and my wife and I are dealing with it okay.
The child isn’t a child anymore. He’s just graduated from high school. His mother has been a distraction. She sued me for child support even though I have always paid her.
Well, my son is almost 19 and wants to start his life, and now he wants me to pay him. He's looking for a free ride.
My relationship hasn’t been great with him. He resents me for not being there for him and has always been cold to me. I'm sure my ex had a lot to do with that. But now he wants money. A lot. He says I owe him $100,000 to start his life and a monthly payment of $4,000 for what I did to his mom and their miserable life.
I can’t talk to his mom about it because I think she's behind it. I mentioned the idea to my current wife, and she said HELL NO. She said that money is for OUR kids, not THAT kid. I want to do the right thing, but this feels like a shakedown. What should I do?"
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It's not October but it is Thursday AND the 13th! That means an extra batch of scary stories
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"As you probably know, there was recently a tornado in Little Rock. My daughter,son, and niece were at the same school during this. The school began encouraging parents to come pick up their kids while the tornado sirens were going off. We were going to my sisters house, because the tornado looked like it was heading toward our house. On the way to her house, though, was the school. We decided we would pick up the kids. We also were going to pick up my niece because we were going to her house and her mom couldn't get off work. We picked up two of the three kids without a hitch. It was when my niece came out and told us that she walked in between two buildings unattended with a tornado on the ground a few miles away that I got really mad. She is only a 5th grader, and shouldn't be put in that kind of danger. We go to her house and have my son open the garage door from the inside. As the garage door opens up, my husband looks out his window and sees swirling at the orthodox church nearby. We rush inside, narrowly escape g the tornado. If the school hadn't encouraged us to pick up our kids, none of this would have happened. What would you so in this situation, and how could the school have handled it better?"
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"I think my ex-husband is trying to bait me into a trap. I have two teenagers that are terrors. They have asked me if we can have a YES DAY where I have to say yes to anything and everything they want. My friends are warning me not to do it. My ex-husband is egging on our teenagers and making me look like the bad guy for not wanting to grant their request. My friends have made me nervous. I don't want my ex to get the best of me. Should I cave in and do the YES DAY? I'd like to hear from other parents to see if this is a good idea. I've heard horror stories. How do I turn this around and make it a win for me?"
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"My sister was in town last weekend. We went paddleboarding with my boyfriend, then to my parents' house and hung out at their pool and barbecue. His phone was on the bar, and he was talking to my sister when I saw a text pop-up that had some graphic language in it about doing some sexual activities with a girl. It was so startling that I asked my boyfriend who this text was from. He whipped his head around in a panic, said it was nothing, and tried putting his phone away. I wouldn't let it go until he showed me. The text was from one of his friends; the girl he talked about was my sister. Looking at the thread, I noticed three other guys in the conversation. It started with a photo of my sister on her paddleboard in her bikini and his comment, "So, how hot is my girlfriend's sister?" This was followed by many tasteless comments and four more bikini photos of my sister. My boyfriend said he was trying to play matchmaker for his friends. I told him it was out of line. We fought. I have not told my sister about it. He apologized and said he was not the one making the inappropriate comments. He blamed his bad judgment on alcohol. W We have been together for seven months; he is usually awesome. Should I forgive this and let it go'
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From America's Got Talent to The Loony Bin! Check out the very funny Ryan Niemiller this weekend
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"There was a death in my family two weeks ago back in Oklahoma. It was an aunt. My family is very close, so it was a big funeral, and everyone was there. We have a tradition of big family dinners with everyone pitching in. And since it's summer, we decided to have a post-funeral picnic. I stopped at a deli to pick up a potato salad and went to the picnic. My brother is local and asked me where I got it. I told him, and he said there'd been some problems there with health inspectors. We laughed, and I said, "Well, if that's the case, maybe I should put my cousin Patty's name on the potato salad, just in case." He thought that was funny, and he did it. Wouldn't you know...the potato salad was terrible? It could be that it had been outside in the sun and got some poison, but six people got so sick they had to go to the emergency room. A bunch more were throwing up, too. That's when someone said it had to be a potato salad. My uncle went to check it out and returned with the container with Patty's name on it. But Patty had already gone home. She stopped by for a few minutes, then went to the airport. Now everyone is blaming her, and it's not her fault. But I didn't say anything because most of the family doesn't like Patty that much anyway. I feel bad about it, but I think I should leave it alone. I wasn't the only one that brought the potato salad, and there's no proof that it was mine. Leave well enough alone, right?"
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Two thumbs? Index finger? Stylus?! How do you scroll on your phone?
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"My husband always gives me a hard time about not having any friends. I’m a stay-at-home mom of a 2 year old with another on the way. I feel like I really don’t have time or energy for making new friends, and I get that vibe from most other moms I meet as well. Whenever I’m around other moms, I’m only able to focus on chasing my toddler around anyways. Plus with leaving my job, moving states, and placing all of my energy on trying not to kill a baby, I don’t even know who I am anymore. I understand the value of friendship, but I feel like he just doesn’t understand how hard it is for new moms. He thinks these are all just excuses. What do you think? Should I try harder to make mom friends? Or is this just how it is with toddlers?"
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Do you have a special phrase you say when you're about to smile for a picture besides "cheese?"
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"My dad passed away suddenly when I was 13. When I finished high school, my aunt and uncle gave me his class ring as part of my graduation gift. A few days later my mom asked to see it, explaining that my father once gave it to her and she used to wear it herself. My mom wound up losing the ring. I’m now 29 and she has lived in two different houses since losing the ring, so the chances of ever having it again are slim. As I grow older, though, I realize how much having that ring would mean to me given that I have now lived more years without my father than with. Having any little piece of him would help me feel closer to him. The ring came up recently and I came closer than ever to sharing with my mom how upset I still am that she lost the ring. She visibly got upset and shut down. Should I still feel angry about it after all these years? How do I go about discussing my feelings with her without making her upset?"
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"My family and I are taking a road trip this holiday weekend. Three kids and two dogs is quite a lot in the SUV. We're sedating the dogs because they don't do well on long trips. As I was buying their medication I also thought that I might be able to do the same with my three kids. I'm thinking about giving them Benadryl to mellow them out otherwise it's going to be non-stop yelling and fighting for several hours. I'll give them a small dose and see what happens. My husband thought I was kidding when I brought the idea up to him. What do you think about my plan? I'd be curious to know if any other parents have done the same thing? Is this wrong?"
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"Dear Heather & Poolboy
My wife came home in a bad mood from work last night. We both plopped down on the couch, opened our laptops and started working while watching some mindless reality TV. She was really irritated and at one point, accused me of micro cheating. I had never heard the term before and looked it up. She says I'm being unfaithful because I'm liking other women's pictures on social media. Some of the women I know and some I don't. She said this is a form of cheating. I defended myself and told her it isn't because there is no physical act involved. I told her it's like going to the mall with no money. You can browse, but you can't buy. She disagrees. What do you think about my 'micro cheating'? Am I being unfaithful? I think I'm doing what any other guy does."
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"I will make this short. Last week, my boss made out with a woman outside a bar. And it's not his wife, because she's one of my best friends.
On my way home from work, I saw them all over each other. It was just a few blocks from the office.
Here's the even harder part: We live just one street over from them. They have a young kid who is friends with our son. We always see them, and I'm really good friends with his wife.
But he's my boss. I know I should stay out of it because work and home should be separate, but this is a personal problem.
I can see only three options, none of which are good: do nothing and feel guilty. Plus, if it came out that I knew, I could lose my friend. Talk to my boss and let him know that I know, but then it gets really awkward, and he could retaliate at work. Or tell my friend, but then she would have to tell him how she found out, which puts me in a bad position. What should I do?"
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"On Saturday night, I walked into my guest bathroom and tripped over my husband. The lights were off because he was looking out the window at our neighbor. She had her shades up and was walking around in her bra and underwear. This led to a huge fight between my husband and I. On Sunday, I told my neighbor she needs to keep her shades shut if she is going to walk around with no clothes on. She said it's not her fault that my husband was looking at her. She said I was getting mad at the wrong person. I'm mad at both of them. My brother says I shouldn't be mad at my husband because he was just being a guy. Is that an excuse? Is my brother right? Who should I be mad at? Does my neighbor have a right to walk around in her underwear with her shades open? "
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"I have a problem, but you need some background first.
My wife is hot. I mean, smokin' hot. I love her for a million reasons, but she is a 10! And she knows it, and she flaunts it sometimes. She loves wearing short shorts and tank tops and washes her car in our driveway. I really think she does it to drive our next-door neighbor nuts.
She's told me he comes out to his front yard every time she washes the car and that he sometimes uses his phone to make videos of her. She thinks it's funny and even said sometimes she bends over a little more to give him a great show.
She's not leading him on and has no interest in the guy. I totally trust her, but I think she's playing with fire because I know how guys are. So I told her she needed to tame it down and cool him off a bit. She just laughed and said she was having some fun.
So I went to the neighbor and told him I saw him staring at her and recording videos of her, and he needed to cut it out. He told me he could do what he wanted in his yard and not hurt anybody. Then he said that I was trespassing and needed to leave.
I talked to a cop friend, and he said there wasn't anything I could do. This guy is clearly out of line, but my wife is partly responsible. I want it to stop and think that if she doesn't shut it down, I will hurt the guy as a warning. What else can I do?"
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"I'm a bartender, and I hear a lot of weird conversations. Two weeks ago, I overheard a couple of guys planning how they would rob me and take all the cash from the bar.
I talked to the manager that night, and he said to forget it, and that guys always talk about ridiculous things. But they've come back three times in the last two weeks. They sit in the same place. And they are now writing notes in a notebook.
It's weird. I talked to one of the bouncers, who didn't seem to care. He just said, "What's the big deal? It's not your money". But it bugs me to let these guys get away with something.
What should I do? I'm really not sure if they were serious or if it was a hypothetical conversation. But now, I'm sure they're casing the place every time they come in. Am I nuts?"
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"My mother-in-law has once again stuck her nose in my business. My husband was all set to buy me a push present when she stepped in and convinced him not to. She and I had an argument about it. She says it's my job to give birth and that I shouldn't be rewarded for it. She says the gift is a ploy by retailers to get people to spend money. My mother-in-law says no one ever bought push presents when she was having babies. I disagree and think it would be romantic, kind and thoughtful if my husband got me a gift. I earned it. Where do you stand on push presents? Should a mother receive one or is my mother-in-law right? My mother-in-law says it's like I'm having the baby to get a gift"
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"Dear Heather and Poolboy,
I'm a stay-at-home mom of four children. I offered to watch two of my neighbor's kids because she is a single mom and just barely scraping by. My sister also drops her children off. It's a full house during the day and quite a lot in the backyard. Call me crazy, but I am thinking about putting up an electric fence and then putting the collars on my own children's wrists so they don't try and run off. This would make it a lot easier to watch all of the children. The shocks are minimal as evidenced by dogs. What do you think of my idea? Am I crazy or smart?"
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Poolboy keeps getting WET SOCKS when his wife drops ice on the floor and doesn't pick it up. He HATES IT. What is your "Wet Sock?"
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"I am currently casually dating two guys. They are both great, but it's time to make a choice and be exclusive with one. Both men are attractive, make good money and treat me well. They have many of the same great qualities except for one. One guy is Book Smart while the other is Street Smart. When I brought this up to my parents, my stepfather said the choice is obvious. He says I should date the Book Smart Guy because he will go farther in life. He is an educator and would say that. My friends say I should date the Street Smart Guy because I will get bored with the Book Smart Boyfriend. I am completely confused and don't know what to do. Help me make the choice. Book Smart or Street Smart?"
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I am in a long-distance relationship with my girlfriend and went to see her last weekend. We went to a really nice place a coworker recommended. And it was expensive!
The restaurant was not busy at all, so I was surprised when we were asked to wait. We went into the lounge and had a drink, and waited. About 20 minutes later, the host came for us, and we were seated. It took a long time for the waiter to come for our order.
We ordered straight off the menu — no substitutions or deletions. And then we waited. We had another drink. I asked the waiter about the food. One hour later, I had enough. I asked my girlfriend if she was comfortable if we left, and she said she was waiting for me to suggest it.
So, I left cash for the drinks, and we walked out. The waiter saw us leaving and asked us what the problem was. I said we had waited long enough and had other plans, so we left.
When I got back to work, I told the guy who recommended the place, and he said I was out of line and had embarrassed him. He says the waiter will have to pay for the food we ordered. He told me I was obviously not high-class enough for that restaurant and it was a mistake to send us there. Now I have a problem with him. WTF? Right?"
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Has tipping gone too far? What's the most unusual place you've been asked to tip?
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"A friend and I are in a huge fight because I am dating her father. I am 26. He is 52. I met him at the car dealership where I work. I had no idea he was my friend's father because I had not previously met him. She called and was screaming at me when she saw a picture of us on his phone. She is demanding that I break up with him or lose her as a friend. She says it's creepy and disgusting that I'm dating her father and such an older man. I've never dated an older guy before. He treats me like gold and much better than anyone I've ever dated my own age. I don't want to lose my friend, but also don't want to lose my boyfriend. I know I need to make a choice. What would you do if you were me.. boyfriend or BFF?
PS: If it helps, this is not a good friend. Not sure if that matters or not?"
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"My boyfriend has supported my career, but he’s becoming a slacker, and I think I may have outgrown him. We have been together since college. I graduated, my career took off, and I make almost three times more than he does. He’s not only cool with that, but he’s also coasting. I pay all the bills, and he just quit his job to start a music career. He says he could be the next hip-hop star.
There are a couple of problems with this. First, he can’t sing, and his music is horrible. Secondly, I refuse to care for a grown man while he hangs out, smokes dope, writes crappy songs, and plays video games. He says I owe him because when we were in school, he worked and paid most of our bills while I got my feet on the ground. Now it’s my turn to support him. But that’s different. And I think I should get out now before he sucks the life and money out of me. What’s my next move? Am I missing something?"
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Demons, creepy smiles, and haunted nipples! Listen to all of today's terrifying Thriller Thirteen stories here!
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"My mother, mother-in-law and every other relative seems to be upset with me for the way my husband and I are parenting our three children. We have a three-and-a-half year-old daughter and twin sons who are two years-old. They are all going through the Terrible Twos. My mother and mother-in-law think I should coddle the children when they start throwing temper tantrums. They were over last weekend and freaked out when I put on a pair of noise canceling headphones like landscapers and runway workers do. They thought I was kidding. I let the kids cry and wear themselves out rather than respond to their tantrums. The headphones keep me sane. My mother and mother-in-law say that is poor parenting. I'm the one going through it not them so I disagree. What do you think? Is it wrong that I'm using noise canceling headphones to drown out my children? Should you allow a child to cry themselves out during a tantrum or coddle them?"
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"I attended my sister-in-law's wedding last month, and my husband and I had a great time! But now the pictures are back from the photographer, and she is mad at me.
There was a bunch that showed me dancing with a lot of other people at the reception. In some, I had taken off my shoes. I mean, my feet were killing me. In a couple of them, my dress was hiked up a little higher because it was getting hot in there.
My sister-in-law said I "slutted up" the wedding and taking off my shoes was gross. And now she has her mom-my mother-in-law all upset about it. I don't think it's fair and want my husband to get involved and stand up for me. But he says to let it go.
I don't want to let it go. This is wrong. They need to apologize and get over themselves. What do you think?"
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Do you live by the "6-second kiss" rule in your relationship? Would it help yours? What relationship hack do you recommend to keep the love alive?
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"My mom just won’t leave me alone about finding a man. I'm 27 and obviously old enough to get my own dates. She insists on playing matchmaker, but the last time I let her set me up, it turned out to be a complete disaster.
This guy is the son of one of her church friends and I agreed to go out with him. We went out for a coffee, had a nice time, then decided to grab lunch. He insisted that I come over to his parent’s house to hang out for a while. I thought that was fine.
But as soon as I arrived, I realized his parents weren’t home. I shrugged it off and but pretty quickly he asked me to come to his room. I told him I wasn't interested and he seemed to understand, then he went to get us some drinks. Just a few seconds after that, I look up and he was completely naked right there in his parent’s kitchen. I was mortified and frozen for a second as he stood there. Then I just ran out, and he chased me out the door, trying to get dressed and explain himself. I got to my car and thought, that could've
But the nightmare wasn't over. The next day, his mother called my mom and accused me of being rude to her precious son. My mom took his side and told me I was out of line and that I "am always doing this to embarrass her".
Now he keeps calling, leaving creepy voicemails about how he hopes I'm not hanging out with other guys and how he misses me and wants another date. Meanwhile, I told my mom to back off and stay out of my business. She reacted badly to that and now we’re not speaking.
I know I'm in the right, but I don't know where to go from here."
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Do you believe these conspiracy theories??
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"My girlfriends and I were gossiping the other day when we started talking about trust and relationships. I told them that once a week, my boyfriend and I allow each other to check each other's phones. We are also allowed to do one spot check a week at any time. My friends say if we have to check each other's phones than we have problems and no trust. I disagree and think it's the total opposite. We have total trust in one another and have no problem with allowing the other person to do a spot check. My friends say it's a recipe for disaster. What do you think about my Trust Test? Do you agree with my friends or me? Good test or not?"
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"Dear Heather & Poolboy
One of my neighbors recently came over and yelled at me for sunbathing in a string bikini. I'm a stay-at-home mom and like tanning in my new bathing suit in the privacy of my backyard. My neighbor says kids are now out from school and can see me. He says I need to cover up and not wear such a skimpy bathing suit. I think I should be allowed to do what I want. I'm tanning in the privacy of my backyard. He says it doesn't matter. Does it? Should I have to cover up?"
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"My husband has been relegated to our guest bedroom because he is a philandering drunk. He went out with some co-workers for Happy Hour on Friday and had way too much to drink. One of his co-workers posted pictures of him with his arm around a woman he works with. If you scroll down several more pages there are pictures of her with her arm around him. When I confronted him, he said I was overreacting to nothing more than a drunk night out with some co-workers. He claims they were all bonding. I am totally embarrassed by the pictures and am now having to answer questions from family and friends. Am I overreacting? Does he owe me an apology? Is this cheating?"
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"My son's elementary school held their graduation on Friday. I couldn't help myself when my son's bully walked across the stage. I started booing as soon as they announced his name and then yelled BULLY!. Other parents started clapping and cheering. The bully was clearly shocked that someone finally stood up to him. Several teachers and parents came up to me after the ceremony and chastised me for being a bully myself. I defended my actions saying this bully terrorized my son and others and the school and his parents did very little about it. It was time someone gave him a taste of his own medicine. The parents and teachers said I should apologize. Should I? Was I out of line or was this just a case of a bully getting a taste of his own medicine? I don't think I did anything wrong and just said what many wanted to."
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"My daughter turns 16 on Sunday and will now be allowed to date. My wife and I forbid her from dating because we wanted her to concentrate on her studies and have fun with her friends without the pressure of dating. I think she already has her eye on a classmate. I'm torn about how to handle it. Do I try and be the young man's friend or try and intimidate him. Either way, I need to get my point across that he is to treat her like a princess and not do anything to break her heart or hurt her. Friend or Foe? Which approach should I use"
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"I may get fired because of a compliment I gave to a co-worker. On Tuesday, I was in our lunchroom at work when I overheard several women compliment a co-worker on her new dress. I also complimented her and told her she looked nice in the dress and that it made her look slim. She went to HR and filed a complaint against me. My HR Director brought me in yesterday and is now reviewing the case. She said there is a chance I could be fired because my compliment was taken as an insult. A woman, who works in the same department as me, paid a similar compliment and wasn't hauled into HR. I think I'm being discriminated against because I'm a man. I think this is wrong. Should I be fired? Was I in the wrong?
Signed,
Double Standard"
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"Dear Heather and Poolboy,
My ex-husband and I share custody of our 11 year old son. He is about to graduate from elementary school. My husband and I are fighting about his Summer plans. I want to send him to a band camp and an acting camp. My ex-husband won't sign off on it and is demanding our son take karate classes because he was bullied last year due to his small size. He says our son will need to protect himself heading into junior high. My husband got the idea for the karate classes from watching "Cobra Kai". I am totally against violence and our son learning how to defend himself. There are other ways to deal with bullies. Where do you stand on this issue? Camp or karate? My ex-husband needs to understand that "Cobra Kai" is just a TV show."
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"I have a son that goes to Bryant High School and played football for the 2022-2023 season when they won the 7A State Championship game. He played the entire season. He played during the JV and Varsity games. He went to every practice. He did everything that was asked of him. After football he went straight into baseball season. But since he decided not to play football next year and just focus on baseball they did not give him a Championship ring and Everette Buick GMC donated the money to pay for all the rings. He is not the only one on the team that didn't receive one since they are just focusing on baseball. I have went to the Athletic Director and he said it was up to Coach James to decide who gets a ring. Do you think it is right for the coach to bully my child since he is not playing?"
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"We just moved into our neighborhood. On Saturday, our neighbor had a big graduation party for their daughter who graduated from high school.
It started around lunchtime and just went on and on. About four. I went out and mowed the lawn. We're not that close to them, and there's a big wooden fence between us. And they had music playing in the backyard, so I thought it would all be fine.
My wife had been out shopping, but as soon as she got home and saw the lawn was mowed, she told me I was a jerk and needed to apologize. She said this is a horrible impression to make on our new neighbors, and I needed to take a nice bottle of wine over as a peace offering.
I said there's no problem and she's turning nothing into something. I didn't do anything wrong. Did I?"
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"I am 51 and a grandmother of four. I attended a graduation ceremony for my 5th grade grandson the other night. I wore a skin-tight black spandex dress that showed off all of my curves and hourglass figure. Some of the mothers were uncomfortable and talked about my dress online. I think I embarrassed my daughter. One mother said the dress was inappropriate for a graduation and shouldn't be worn by someone over 50. I disagree and think it shows young girls that they can wear what they want and should if they have the confidence and body to do so. Another mother said I looked like trash. Again, I disagree and think it was an excellent display of confidence and high self-esteem. I can't help it if your husband was staring at me and not you! What's your opinion on this?"
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Margaritas? Cornhole? Arm wrestling for time off? What would YOU want at Adult Field Day??
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"Dear Heather & Poolboy,
My son came to my wife and I over the weekend and told us he wants to enjoy a Gap Year before starting college. We thought he was kidding. He's not. He says he needs to decompress from high school. My wife and I spent years working two jobs apiece in order to pay for his tuition. We are just as exhausted as he is. I think taking a Gap Year is a cop out and shows very little toughness. That's not how the real world works. He needs to push through like we did in college and with our second jobs. He is pulling on my wife's heartstrings and leaving her confused. What do you think about Gap Years? Are they a cop out? Should my son toughen up or should my wife and I acquiesce to his request?"
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"My mother and father were married for 60 years. Along with me, they raised two other kids and, for the most part, had a wonderful marriage. My father died last year of a heart attack and, as you might imagine, it devastated our family. He was the rock and backbone.
My mother has been a champ through the grieving process and tried to maintain a strong disposition. But she is 83 years old and is not as sharp as she used to be. A lot of predators are targeting older people and scamming them for their money and I think there’s a very good chance she’ll be a victim.
My sister wants her to move in with her, but Mom is refusing. She says she is going to continue to live and die in the home she had with her dad. She wants to be independent. So we offered to have someone look after her. She refused. Then I tried to get her to give me control of her finances so she doesn’t get ripped off. And she is actually offended. She said we’re all trying to take advantage of her and get her money…and she should be more afraid of us than someone who calls trying to sell her something.
Now she doesn’t even want to talk to my sister or me. We have one other hope…our younger brother…and we don’t know what to do? She won’t even let us come over for dinner on the weekend. What should I do?"
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"I am in love with a girl who is just right for me, but she has an obsession. Well, she HAD an obsession with her dog. This dog went everywhere with us. She let him sleep in our bed and even be in the room when we were getting busy. She kissed him right on the mouth and then tried to kiss me with that same mouth. You know where that tongue has been, right?
Well, the dog passed away two weeks ago...and she's been down about it. I get that…But here’s the problem. I think I killed the dog. He was driving me nuts one day while she was at work. I let that little yapping mutt into the backyard and forgot all about him. About an hour later, I went to let him back in…and he was gone. The gate in the yard was open, and he had gotten into the street, and I found him, dead…he had been hit by a car.
So, I made up a story. I told her that she hadn’t closed the front door all the way when she left for work, and the dog pushed through the screen door. I tried to catch him, but he ran out into the street and was hit before I could get there. And the driver just kept going. I couldn’t even get the license number.
She is heartbroken…and keeps saying it’s because she didn’t finish his training and it’s all her fault that she never got him to the point where he knew how to stay in until invited to go out the door.
Now I feel horrible about the secret I’m keeping…but I don’t feel bad that the rat dog is gone. But now it’s been two weeks and she’s still moping around and acting like she has lost a child.
I don't know what to do, honestly. I care about her, but I can't keep dealing with all this drama."
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Is this the WORST ROUND OF CATCHPHRASE EVER? Play along with Jack and Lakeisha and see if you would've done better
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Parents are using Air Tags to track their kids. Would you do this?
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"Other mothers are hating on me because my 8-month-old baby looks better than theirs. I saw on Tik Tok that some mothers are spray tanning their toddlers. I found an organic bronzer and decided to spray my son. I think he looks great. Several women came up to me at the grocery store and blasted me for bronzing him. I don't think there's anything wrong with it and believe they are just jealous. The bronzer is organic so it's not harmful. I think parents should mind their own business. Am I wrong for spray tanning my baby? Are other parents wrong for telling me how to raise my child?"
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"My daughter is a senior in high school and will be graduating in the coming weeks. She's asked my husband and I to get her gastric bypass surgery as a graduation gift. He is totally against it and says she needs to diet and exercise if she wants to lose weight. I told him that getting the surgery would boost her confidence and self-esteem heading into college. He says so will hard work in the gym. He says surgery is the easy way out and "Nothing earned. Nothing gained". I told him that allowing her to have the surgery will then force her to eat healthier and start working out. What do you think? Should we buy her the surgery or not? Are you 'Team Husband' or 'Team Wife'? My husband is not a woman and has no idea what we go through."
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Tacos? Stew? STROMBOLI? What's the WORST thing on the school lunch menu??
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"Hey Heather and Poolboy! Our daughter's birthday is coming up next week and she has asked to have the day off school as one of her presents. She wants to take the day and have a little spa day/etc. I don't mind the whole spa-day thing, but I don't think she should be skipping school for it. She's in elementary school and only has a few more weeks left so I think she needs to make sure she's getting the most out of these last few weeks of school before the break. Plus I think it sets a bad example that going to school is a punishment when it's actually a privilege. My dear husband thinks it's not a big deal and for the same reasons I want her there... he says it's fine if she takes a day because there's only a few more weeks left and they won't be learning much now that testing will be over. To be fair, she never misses school and hasn't had a sick day all year. What do you think? I will be honest, if you side with my husband I may not tell him I asked you lol, thanks, love your show, Stephanie"
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"I have been remarried for several years now and have a daughter from my previous marriage. Each month I receive child support for my daughter and I use it for things that she wants or needs, sometimes - when needed, I will pay bills with it too but my husband is angry that I never put this money into our joint account. He says the money is to help with household needs and that I’m keeping it from him. I say, no, this money is for my child and I can decide how it is used. Am I wrong for not putting the money in our joint account?"
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"Everyone thinks I'm a jerk because I'm not getting my mom a Mother's Day present. I feel Sunday is nothing more than a Hallmark holiday. I do nice things and buy my mom all sorts of stuff throughout the year. I don't feel I need to get her a gift on Sunday just because society tells me I need to. I think people, who go all out on Sunday, are just trying to make up for what they haven't done during the rest of the year. Am I a jerk or not? Do you agree with my reasoning?"
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"I went into a well-known store yesterday to have some pictures printed from my thumb drive. The clerk gave me a hard time and threatened to call the police because the pictures showed my smiling grandson making a funny face in his bathtub. The clerk said I shouldn't be printing bare butt baby pictures because they are inappropriate. I laughed because I thought she was joking. I then realized she was serious. She started ranting and raving and trying to make me feel like I had done something wrong. I was totally embarrassed and left the store. I don't think there's anything wrong with cute baby pictures like that. Do you? Is it wrong to have those?"
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"Dear Heather & Poolboy, I recently attended a talent show at my son's elementary school. Two parents blasted me after the show because I didn't clap for their kids and other children after their performances. I told them I didn't clap because I didn't think the performances were that great. They blasted me again saying they're just little kids singing their hearts out. I don't think the parents should have clapped for mediocre or below-average performances. It's the same thing as giving out participation trophies. Am I a cruel person like the parents said or just honest and right?"
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"My boyfriend is always over at my house because I live alone and he has a roommate. He and I got into an argument the other day after we left the grocery store. I have been paying for all of our food and suggested he contribute. He says people that love one another don't charge their partners for food. I told him I was asking him to contribute. There's a difference between charging and contributing. He disagrees. I think he should pay a portion of the food bill because of how much time he spends at my house. He doesn't think he owes any money because he doesn't think partners should charge one another. Where do you stand on this? Should he contribute? Is he right?"
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My fiance and I just bought a house together. We had been looking for months and finally found our dream home, which happened to be on the same street as one of my childhood friends.
We are the second owners of this home, and the original owners bought another house a couple of streets over. So they're still in the neighborhood, and I've known them for most of my life. Recently, we started updating it inside and out to make the house our own.
Well, over the past couple of weeks, the old owners have been walking past the house while we are working out in the yard. I gave them a wave, but there was no wave back.
A few days later, my friend told me she spoke to the previous owners and they were not happy about us changing "their house".
I brushed it off and thought nothing of it. Then I saw a message on Facebook (she tagged me) that said we were ruining their home with bad landscaping and painting choices. Then, three days later, she posted again, and said "It would be very bad if something happened to that new sod they put in." It's like a threat!
So what do I do? I haven't responded at all, but all my friends have seen that post. Should I say something to the previous owners? Should I ignore it? Should I post something back on Facebook? This is starting to get to me, and I'm afraid if I ignore it, this whole situation is going to get worse."
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"I was a single mom with two tween boys when I met John in 2020. We quickly fell for one another and got married last year. I thought he was going to be a great role model and stepfather to my kids. He's turned out to be totally useless. I am thinking about cutting off the lovemaking until he starts pulling his weight. My sister is all for it while my best friend says that will create more problems and send him looking elsewhere. What do you think about my strategy? Our heart-to-heart talks have gone nowhere so I'm thinking this may be the best bet. What do you think?"
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"To have and to hold" or "to let you make as many Amazon purchases as you'd like," which one sounds better? How would you rewrite and make your wedding vows realistic?
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"This is driving me crazy and I don't know what to do.
The guy I'm dating is very social and I love that, but now I think he is maybe too social.
We always go out with other people, and hardly just the two of us. But that's not such a big deal. This other thing bothers me more. Every time he meets a woman he knows, he kisses them on the lips. Sometimes a quick kiss, and sometimes a longer one.
He is Latin and says that's just how his culture is so maybe I just don't get the culture. I'd hate to end a relationship with a great guy who is a lot of fun just because I am feeling weird about something that isn't a big deal.. But even if this is normal for a Venezuelan, shouldn't he stop it because it makes me feel weird?
What would you do?"
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"I came home last night all excited about my new hairstyle and hair color. My husband freaked out. I went from having shoulder-length brown hair to short and blonde. He says we should have discussed the change before I did it. I disagree and don't think I have to discuss anything about my hair or my body with my husband. He disagrees and says that's what married couples do. He says doing something that drastic is a family decision. Is he right? He didn't tell me he was going to dye his hair black and get an earring so why should I have to tell him what I'm going to do? Double standard???? He says hair dye is different than a haircut."
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"Today is National Teachers Appreciation Day and I'm proud to say I'm an award-winning teacher at one of our area's largest high schools. I am also torn about what to do with my love life. I'm 26 years old. I recently reconnected with a former student. She is 19 and graduated last year. The chemistry between us is off the charts. I'm torn about whether or not to date her. Some would say it's unprofessional and taboo to date a former student, but I can't deny what my heart wants. She's legal so it's not against the law. Put yourself in my shoes. What would you do?"
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"I have agreed to be a bridesmaid at my friend's wedding. But I just found out there's a theme and now I want out.
It's a bikini wedding. I am overweight and everyone else at the wedding party looked great.
I grew up with the bride and the other two bridesmaids. Compared to me, they look like models. I just had a baby...well, three years ago...and gained more than 50 pounds. And I still have it. The wedding is in three months. There's no way I can diet and get in any kind of shape.
This is going to be the worst day of my life. I can't even imagine being in the photos. I could ask about not wearing a swimsuit, but that may make it stand out even more. And I've already said yes...if I back out now, my friend will be upset. What do I do?"
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"Hi Guys I have problem (situation). I rented a room in my house for couple of years. A lady that rented from me had a 19 year old son. Which had been living with all different family members since he was 14. He came to stay with us for 4 month she gave him a bus ticket to George with no money. He went and stayed with a friend. That did not work out for him. By then his mom had moved out and he could not find her. So for the last 6 year he has been coming and going from my house like a adopted son. He still has no idea where his mother is. This time he has been here 6 weeks. He is not doing what it take to be a productive person in life. He has not had a job for more than a month ever. He can't get job. My friends and family tell me to kick him out but I am so soft hearted I hate to because he has no car, no money, no friend. He would be homeless. I am just stuck. I really need advice. I am just being taken advantage of."
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Okay, this is going to sound ridiculous, but it's become a big problem. Two months ago, I was at the grocery store and used self-checkout and accidentally missed scanning one item. It was not a big deal. It was a $4 box of cereal, but my son noticed it. But the little rat didn't say anything at the store.
When we got home, he told my husband about it and said I stole the cereal. That's the first I knew of it, so I checked the receipt, and he was right.
I felt like an idiot and told my son that it was no big deal and I'd pay for it the next time I go back to the store. It's been two months and I haven't been back yet, and he asks about it all the time. Then, about two weeks ago, he stole some candy from another kid at school. He got caught and told the principal that "It's no big deal. It's just a couple of bucks. I'll pay her back the next time I get some money." The principal called us in and confronted us in front of our son, and he told the principal that he learned it from me.
Then he told me that I had a choice. I can go back to the store and do the right thing or he will tell them what I did. The kid is 8 and he's parenting me.
Now I don't know what to do. I could go back and pay now, but then he's going to think I'm only doing it because I got ratted out. I want to put him in his place and tell him that I'm the parent and he needs to show some respect. My wife says that will make it all worse. What do you think?"
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"Last week, my husband took my car for service. When he got home, he threw his jeans in the hamper with the other dirty clothes. I grabbed the hamper and threw the clothes in the washer and then the dryer.
When they were finished, I found my car key fob. And it was, of course, destroyed. Toast. It costs over $450 to replace so I asked my husband why he didn't hang it on the key rack and he freaked out.
He claims it's my job to go through the pockets of every piece of clothing and I'm responsible for anything that goes wrong in the laundry. I told him he sounds like he's right out of the 50s and he needs to take responsibility for himself. He told me it was my job...just like it's his job to have my car repaired.
We are stuck on this. And it's pretty heated, to the point I told him he's on his own to wash his clothes from now on. I'll do mine, you do yours. And while you're at it, you can wash your dishes, too! It did not go well. We're not speaking. What do you think? Who's overreacting?"
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What job do you know you could NEVER do?
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"My husband and I got into a massive fight last night and ended up sleeping in separate bedrooms. I walked by his laptop and saw that he had several windows open. I was excited because he purchased roses, wine and chocolates. I thought they were for me. I was wrong. He purchased them for his assistant because tomorrow is Administrative Professionals Day. I told him those gifts are inappropriate for a co-worker. He disagreed and said that's what his co-worker likes. Those gifts are for someone you're married to like me not your assistant. Am I overreacting? Is my husband wrong for purchasing these gifts? Did he cross the line?"
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"My daughter has asked me to rent her a hotel room for prom. I trust her, but not always her friends and boyfriend. If I don't rent her the room, there's a good chance she and her friends could be driving around the whole night or going to someone's home for a party. I'm sure underage drinking will be involved. If I do rent the room at the hotel I will know where she is. This also increases the chances that something may happen between her and her boyfriend. What would you do if you were me? Rent the room or not? Which is better?"
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"I made dinner for my family on Tuesday night after I got my new dining room set. I was so excited when it arrived because I spent months saving for it. Two of my cousins became upset with me when I told them they could not sit on my new chairs because they are rather large. They ended up leaving early and told the rest of the family what I said. I wasn't trying to be mean. I just know those chairs wouldn't have held them. They say I insulted them and should apologize. I don't think I should and believe they need to be honest with themselves because if they were they would know they are probably too big for the chairs. Should I apologize? Are my cousins in the wrong for thinking they could sit on the chairs? Did I do anything wrong?"
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"My husband and I started trying to get pregnant for the second time at the beginning of November last year - his best friend decided to propose to his girlfriend mid December. They then ask us both ( knowing our situation) in January to be MOH AND BEST MAN in their wedding at the end of September. I found out I was pregnant at the end of January which puts my due date 5 days before of their wedding.
I asked my husband to let them know we would not be able to participate or probably attend for that matter as I would mostly likely be very fresh postpartum with our newborn. He is arguing this is his best friend and he wants to be there for him. But more importantly this is his child and anything can happen that close to time. They knew we were trying and asked us anyway, and now my husband is hesitant in telling his friend so that he can find someone to replace him with.
Im extremely aggravated and not sure how I should address this issue with him or his friend. HELP!"
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"I have an opp wherever y'all can do it... my fiancée is going blind she's fully blind in one eye and the other one is starting to do it am i a bad person that is kinda thinking I can't deal with that rn bc blindness takes a lot of time to handle"
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"Obese people should not be allowed to own dogs because it's a form of animal abuse and I finally did something about it.
A man in our neighborhood is very overweight. He hardly ever leaves his house and now he has just got a puppy. And not just any puppy, but an Australian Shepherd that has a lot of energy and needs to run. A lot.
Here's the problem. If you can't take care of yourself and let yourself get that fat, you can't take care of a pet, especially a dog that needs exercise.
I also believe they don't teach dogs self-control because they have no self-control. So I did something about it. I called animal control and reported him for neglect. They're looking into it but my husband says I am WAY out of line and is insisting I apologize to the man. I will NOT do that and feel I've done nothing wrong. Plus, he has no idea that I called him in. My husband says if I don't tell him, he will. And I said if you do that, just keep going and don't come home after you tell him.
What do you think? I say that I did nothing wrong, but even if I did, he has no right to rat me out. He's my husband!"
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"Dear Heather and Poolboy,
My date canceled on me at the last minute on Friday night. Several hours later, one of my friends sent me a text message asking if we were supposed to be out. I told her yes. She was at a sports bar and spotted my date with his friends. I was outraged. I spent an hour doing my makeup and ordered a new dress for the night because I was so excited. He had the nerve to text me yesterday asking if we could go out again. I plan to send him a bill. I want him to pay for my makeup and my dress, both of which I bought for the night for him. I wouldn't ask for the money except he blew me off to hang out with his friends. It was not an emergency like he said. I think I'm entitled. What do you think?"
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"We are having a room redone in our house. I work all day and my wife is home all day unless she goes to lunch with friends or shopping.
I had arranged for the contractor to come over yesterday between 11 and 1. She was supposed to be there and let him in. Well, she decided to go to lunch with her friends instead and left a note on the door saying she would be back by 1:30 and told the contractor to please wait.
Around 2, I got a call from the contractor saying there was a problem. She got home at 1:30 and he was still there, luckily. But my wife would not let him wear shoes in our house.
He explained that the crew puts new booties over their shoes to not track in dirt, but they were not allowed to remove their work boots for safety reasons.
I told my wife that we needed to make an exception and she still refused and said that if she was going to manage this project she gets to make the rules. She refused.
So, I rescheduled the appointment and took a vacation day so we could get the work done. She freaked out on me and told me that I was disrespectful, didn't care about her, and treated her like a second-class citizen...the way women are treated in third-world countries like Iran. I told her she didn't know what she was talking about and she stormed out. I haven't seen her since.
What do I do?"
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It's the 13th of the month. You know what that means...
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"I can NOT go to friends or family with this, and you'll figure out why when I tell you what's happening in my life. For the last several months, my husband has been working a lot of overtime. As in working late. He comes home at 11 or midnight, and sometimes not until the middle of the night.
At first, he denied cheating on me. So I hired a private investigator. I found out her husband has a mistress and that he has been seeing her for four years. I confronted him with what I found. He told me he loves us both and wants to save our marriage.
But here's the thing. She's been in the hospital for the last three weeks and is not coming out. She has inoperable cancer and only has a couple more weeks to live. He says she has no family or friends. He is all she has and he's been sitting with her in the hospital at night. And he thinks he should be there for her.
So I'm devastated. And at the same time, it feels like I should have at least a little compassion. I mean, that another woman is dying. But she is at least partially responsible for the cheating. I know he says he wants our marriage to last, but he's probably just saying that because he knows she's going to be gone soon.
I don't want him to visit her, even if it would bring her comfort...but does that make me...what? Selfish? Small? Petty? I don't know how to deal with all this."
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Poolboy is trying to get his 7 year-old son to switch from baths to showers, so he wrote him this song! Performed by Heather Brown
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"This is a mess.
I have been dating a guy for six months. It's a great relationship and we've talked about making it a permanent thing. All was good until yesterday.
For Christmas, I got a gift to track my family tree from one of those services and finally got around to using it. The report came back yesterday. It turns out the guy I'm dating and have been intimate with-is a second cousin. We have never talked about our extended families at all.
Now I don't know what to do. I loved him, but now it makes me sick to my stomach to even think about him. Should I tell him? I don't even know how to bring it up. I'm thinking of either just ghosting him or texting him a copy of the report, but we've been getting close lately. HELP!"
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"My boss and I were on the way to an important sales meeting with a big client yesterday. We were running a little late and somehow ended up getting stuck behind a funeral procession. There were a ton of cars and the police were escorting them while we had to wait at a stop light.
I had a great idea, and told the traffic cop that we were supposed to be in the procession but took a wrong turn. He stopped the procession and waved us into the line. I stood in the line for two blocks, turned left, and got to our appointment on time.
Later, my boss called me into his office and told me that he was shocked at my behavior, considered it disrespectful and unprofessional, and that he was very disappointed in the decisions I made.
I didn't do anything wrong, did I? I mean, what was I supposed to do? We were going to be late!"
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"I have been in a relationship for 3 years. We don't have children together but he has helped raise my 7 and 10 year old as well as helping with our grand babies ages 3,1 and 2 mos. I recently called things off bc He is very controlling he calls it loving hard but he wants to be with me 24/7 if I'm not at work. He has life 360 to track me but still thinks when I'm not around him I should be checking in. I don't check in because it's rare I go anywhere without him and when I do it's my only time for a sec of fresh air. I feel like he is smothering me. I can't even go to lunch with my best friend (female) without it being an argument. I do love him and I know he loves me but I'm depressed and feel like a prisoner. I stayed as long as I did because the kids are attached to him and they are upset with my decision to end things so I desperately need advice. Am I making the right decision?I Also want to mention I have talked to him and gave him chance after chance and thing's change for a short time then he is back to being controlling."
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"My new boyfriend and I may not make it till the end of the month. Heck, we might not make it till the end of the weekend. We were sitting on the couch on Tuesday night when he refused to kiss me because my dog kissed me on the lips. He said that's gross and demanded that I brush my teeth and swish with Listerine. He says he doesn't want to be kissing certain body parts of a dog. I told him my dog is family. I refused to brush. The issue is silly, but driving a wedge between us. He says my dog is unhygienic. I told him I'm not going to brush and swish every time my dog wants to kiss me when he's around. My sister agrees with my boyfriend. Should I have to brush and swish or should he just deal with it?"
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Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott joins Heather and Poolboy to talk about the resources the city is offering for residents in need and ways you can help. And KATV Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian talks about more potential severe weather today
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Tips from Jon and Meredith Callahan with the Home Builders Association chat with Heather and Poolboy with tips on how to avoid scammers in the roofing, building renovation and tree services industry as clean up efforts ramp up in Central Arkansas.
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Nate Hess - Senior project manager at All Clean USA. Nate lets us know about proper restoration methods after a disaster and what to watch out for as you clean up.
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KATV Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian joins Heather and Poolboy to talk about today's possible severe weather
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"One of my buddies went on a date with a woman he works with. They went out one time and she told him she wasn't feeling it and just wanted to be friends and coworkers. He took it pretty hard because he had a giant crush on her. It actually took several months for him to even get the courage to ask her out.
I have met her a couple of times at social events. Well, over the weekend, I ran into her at a restaurant bar and struck up a conversation. She told me we should stay in touch and go out sometime. So I jokingly said, "Sure. How about tomorrow?" She immediately said yes. I was shocked.
We went out. It went great. We hooked up. And we're going out again tonight. And again this weekend.
Now I don't know whether to tell my buddy or not. He's going to be really angry if he knows. And he has no shot at her anyway. I feel like it should be okay to go out with her, but I don't want to lose a friend over it. But if I tell him, it's going to be horrible for him, he may be so angry he dumps me as a friend, and he could make it worse for her at work. But if he finds out another way, it could be worse. What should I do?'
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"My three sons are excited because today is Opening Day for Major League Baseball. They are baseball fanatics. Tom Hanks once said, "There is no crying in baseball". My middle son is ultra competitive and very sensitive. He tends to get very emotional when watching and playing sports. My husband told him that there will be no crying during his upcoming Little League baseball season. He said only wimps cry. I disagree and think it's okay if my son cries after losing a game. It shows he cares. I think it's healthy and a good outpouring of emotions. My husband says it shows weakness. He says we need to raise strong, young men instead of snowflakes. Where do you stand on this? Should there be crying in baseball?"
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Heather and Poolboy feel like they don't know anything about their producer, Moose. So let's get to know him!
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"When I was 11, my parents died in a car accident. As you might imagine, I'm greatly affected by it and have to deal with my emotional scars all the time. The worst is that I am very triggered by any death.
Recently, my boyfriend lost his mother to cancer. I've been with him for two years and we have a good relationship. But her funeral is this Saturday and I told him I just can't go. I'm not emotionally able to deal with it.
He told me I was being selfish in not being there for him. He said that the only way to get past my anxiety is to deal with it. And he said that it was 15 years and it was time to face my demons.
I told him that he was selfish for not thinking about my feelings. Why would he make me go? Why would he want me to? How is this going to be good for anyone? I'm not his wife. She wasn't my mom. I feel bad for him losing a parent, but I don't see why I should have to go to this woman's funeral."
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"I am pretty good friends with most of my co-workers. We all get along, except for one of the newer employees. The guy is, well, different. He's in his 20s, overweight, has decorated his space with a bunch of Star Wars crap, and basically seems like the stereotype of the guy who won't move out of his mom's basement.
The rest of the staff kind of makes fun of him, especially behind his back. But he has to know about it. Even some of the women make comments about him. He's earned the nickname Doughboy. No one says it to his face, but it's become a big joke.
I felt sorry for him and tried to be nice to him, but he's also kind of a jerk. I asked him to go to coffee, thinking he might need a friend, and he said, "Why would I want to do that?".
Then he started telling people in the office that I asked him to go out with him, but he has no interest in a relationship right now.
So, on the one hand, I feel sorry for the guy. On the other hand, he deserves it. I tried to be nice to him and now the office is teasing ME about hitting on the guy!
So what would you do? Should I try again? Or just leave it alone and let him get what he deserves?"
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"I am dating a woman who is taking our relationship a little too far, too fast. I like her. In fact, I like her a lot. We've been dating for a couple of months and she's great.
But she's moving a little too fast on the boyfriend/girlfriend thing.
My buddies and I have a weekend trip planned. We have done it every spring since college. It's just the six of us, but a couple of the guys are married and their wives have come along. I told her about it and how much I was looking forward to it.
Well, yesterday she texted me and said, "Hey, great news! I asked for that weekend off and I have it covered! I can go with you guys!"
What? I can't believe it. She is not invited. No girlfriends have ever gone on this trip and she's not even really my girlfriend. She assumed she was invited! So I called her and told her that the only women that had come on the trip were wives, thinking got the hint. She told me how excited she is and how much it means to her that I would consider our relationship so strong that I wanted her there with him. Then she said, "It makes me love you even more."
We have never said the "L" word or even suggested it.
How should I handle this? I don't want to run her off or hurt her feelings, but it's not appropriate that she goes along. And now she's starting to freak me out."
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"My daughter is being bullied at middle school and has been for 5 months due to her disability and it seems the school isn’t doing anything to stop it, even after dealing with the principals. What should I do next?"
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"Let me start by saying I always tip 20%, and in some cases, I go up to 25%. When the service is amazing, and at times during the pandemic, and when I've had a great time and a couple of drinks, 25% is no problem. But 20% is my normal. And I think that's generous.
Well, my wife and I are fighting about this.
On Saturday, we treated ourselves to an amazing steakhouse. Everything about the place is of the best quality. It's amazing. And we had a great time. The service was good, at least as good as any other place, but not over the top. And the food was incredibly expensive. Our tab came to over $250.
Well, a 25% tip on $250 would be more than $60, bringing the total to over $300! That is ridiculous. So when it came time to tip, I added 20%. That's fair. It's even above the restaurant's suggestion of 18%.
As we were leaving, my wife picked up the receipt and noticed I had tipped 20%. She asked me about it and I told her my thoughts. And she said we needed to add another 5%. I told her it was too late and we should just go. She wouldn't hear it. She went to the hostess and said we wanted to add to our tip, which meant finding our waiter and explaining it all to him.
I was so embarrassed and told her how I felt on the way home. I mean, we will probably NEVER go back to that restaurant again, so what's the big deal? It's now a week later, and I'm still angry at her for it. Who's right here?"
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"My 14 year old daughter is going through a door-slamming phase. I told my husband we need to take her door off the hinges until she starts acting more mature. He totally disagrees and says that will only inflame the situation. He says we need to continue to coach and cuddle her and help her work through her emotional problems. I told him that he doesn't know anything about girls because he grew up in a house full of boys. I suggested we put a shower curtain over her door. That would most certainly take care of the problem. He disagrees. How would you handle the door slammer? Do you agree with me or my husband? He is trying to be her friend. I disagree with this kind of parenting? Do you?"
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"Is it wrong to lie to your children? I did it last night and am not sure if I did the right thing. My family and I were watching the Academy Awards. My son is a sophomore in high school. He loves acting, but is not very good at it even after lessons and several productions at school. During the Oscars, he kept saying that he wants to be a leading man and plans to move to Hollywood. When he asked if he was any good, I told him he was. Should I have been honest and told him that he isn't? How do you handle such a thing?"
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It's the 13th of the month. You know what that means...
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"My birthday was on Friday. My husband has been telling me for weeks that he had a wonderful gift for me and that I was going to love it. I couldn't wait. I was so excited.
And on Friday he gave it to me. Now I'm creeped out and don't know how to tell him.
My cat died in January. I loved that cat and was devastated. I was depressed for a couple of weeks.
On Friday, I got my cat back. My husband hired a taxidermist and had my cat stuffed. They did a great job. But it's so creepy. It doesn't make me feel good about my cat. It makes me miss him more.
And I just checked our account and I found out he paid $4,500 to have this done.
I don't know what to do and don't know what to tell him. I know he did it for a good reason. He thought I would love it, but it's just so creepy to wake up in the morning and see my cat lying on the couch at the foot of our bed.
It's a little frightening. And horrifying. And just sad. What should I do?"
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"I am a young single mom with a beautiful son. I like to go out with my old high school friends on weekends and my son goes to grandma's house and has a blast most every weekend.
His father is mostly out of the picture, but he watches social media and sees photos of me going out. Then he messages and calls to tell me I am a terrible mother for dumping "his kid" on grandma while I go out and get drunk.
I don't think I'm a bad mom and I'm not willing to give up my life for one mistake with a jerk. What do you think?"
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Phone numbers. Monologues. Mnemonic devices. We used to have to memorize a whole lot more. What did you memorize when you were growing up that has still stuck with you today?
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"Our 17 year old daughter is already looking ahead to graduation. She stunned my husband and I over the weekend when she said she wants gastric bypass surgery for a graduation gift. My husband and I aren't sure if that's a good gift or not. We think our daughter should lose weight naturally by eating better and exercising more. We also think getting the surgery for her would be a big confidence booster going into college. Is 17 too young for gastric bypass? Should we buy her the surgery or not? Is gastric bypass a cop-out?"
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"So me and my fiancé are having our engagement party this weekend and my dad and my stepmom will not come because it will be at my moms house. I think both my parents need to get over themselves and put everything a side for at least a few hours for my sake. It's to the point where they want us to have two separate parties along with two different bridal showers. Thats going to cost me a lot of money. So I just have no idea how to make anyone happy at this point and not go broke while doing it. please help!!!"
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"When I was 22, I had a nose job. Then, at 23, I had a breast augmentation that bumped me up two cup sizes. Now I'm 26. These were life-long insecurities, and it was really relieving to get them done.
I met a guy four months ago through a friend, and things have been great. Last night, I was scrolling through my social media and stopped on an old classmate's vacation photo, where she wore a bikini, and frankly, had very obvious implants. He glanced over and said, “Gross.” I asked him what the deal was, and he said women who get implants or other surgeries are a huge turn-off.
Now I have no idea what to do. He doesn't suspect anything, but it's only a matter of time before he sees an old picture of me or somebody says something about it. Then what do I do? Should I come clean and tell him? It's not like I had a sex change. What's the big deal? "
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"Make good choices!"
"Don't drink and drive!"
"Be careful!
No matter how old your kids are, you have something you say to them before they leave. What's yours??
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My mother-in-law moved in with us a month ago. I began to notice the furniture rearranged. Okay, I guess she feels like she lives here, too, so I didn't say anything about it.
Then things started being moved around in our bedroom. I felt like I was going crazy because my husband is the only one who has access to the bedroom and he doesn't usually touch nor come near my things. I figured it must be his mom snooping. So I installed a camera in the bedroom to catch her in the act.
Got her the next day on video, but I couldn't convince my husband she was doing anything weird. So, I got one of those fake positive pregnancy tests and threw it in the bedroom's trash can.
The next day, I got calls and texts from my in-laws 'congratulating' me on my 'pregnancy.' My husband was all worked up about it and asked when I learned I was pregnant, and why didn't I tell him. I asked how he found out, and he said his mom found the positive test in the trash can in the bedroom.
I asked if his answer just confirmed that she'd been snooping in the bedroom. He had me take an actual test right in front of him, and he was livid, asking how could I lie about such a thing and break his mom's heart like that.
Now he, his mom, and his family are calling me a liar and a manipulator. This is not my fault, right? What do I do about this? "
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"My grandmother recently passed away and left me a large inheritance. My husband and I were eating dinner on Monday when he asked when WE are getting the money. I told him the money belongs to me and not him. This led to a fight because he said we're a married couple and should split everything evenly. My grandmother didn't even like him. I have no plans to give him any money. He thinks it's wrong that I'm keeping it for myself. Where do you stand on this? Should he receive any money?"
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Should Heather sell pictures of her feet online?
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"One of my girlfriends met a guy and is now so excited to be dating him. She brought him to Happy Hour on Friday and introduced him to our circle of friends. Something seemed too perfect about the guy so I decided to Google him. It turns out he has a warrant out for his arrest. My friend has apparently not Googled her boyfriend and has no idea he is wanted by the law. I had a bad feeling about this guy and now I know why. I'm thinking about calling the police and letting them know where they can find him. A part of me feels guilty about doing this to my friend, but someone has to save her. Would you make the call if you were me?"
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I was engaged to a guy who broke my heart and basically ruined my life. We were together for three years, got engaged, and married at ages 25 and 26. Then his career took off.
He started his own business as a side hustle and it hit - big time. He sold it for $10 million. He had $10 million when he was 30. And he wasn't able to handle it.
He partied, and bought cars, and even a boat. He chartered private planes and basically became a jerk. It wasn't long before I learned he was cheating and I divorced him. He said that was fine and that he had outgrown me anyway and it was my loss, not his. A real great guy, right?
That was all 10 years ago. I have never dated anyone seriously since.
Well, last week, he called. He has pancreatic cancer and only has a few days or weeks to live. He apologized and said he regrets how he treated me. He asked if I would re-marry him as his dying wish. In return, I would inherit everything. It would be over $4 million.
Part of me thinks I deserve it. Part of me thinks he deserves it because we were good together before he changed. And another part of me says he deserves the same treatment he gave me and to kick him to the curb. But is that worth walking away from the money? Then I think I hate myself if I'm only doing it for the money. What should I do?"
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"I have a dilemma. I've been with my wife for 10 years now, and we have been married for 4. I have 2 teenage boys and a 14-year-old teenage girl from a previous marriage.
My wife has always wanted a child of her own. She is 30. I'm not 30. I'm much older than 30. I'm 49. We get along great, but I'm not sure I want another child. There are so many complications for me.
First, I don't want to have to put a fourth kid through college, especially when that new baby will be college-age when I'm about 67! Second, this is going to create a lot of problems with my much older children. And third, kids are a lot of work. I'm past that stage in my life. I don't really want to start over with another family.
So far, I have been putting it off, but it's more than that. I really don't want another kid and I don't know how to tell her. And don't say I should have talked to her about it before we were married. It's too late for that. What do I do? "
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"I angered a bunch of women at the health club the other day when I said being a stay-at-home mother, like myself, is harder than being a working mom. Being a stay-at-home mom means I have no downtime, added chores and no mental breaks. I always have to be in a good mood for my child. The working mothers jumped all over me and said their job is much tougher because they work and then have to take care of their teenage kids. The women are no longer talking to me. Who do you side with? Me or them?"
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"What should have been a great vacation was instantly ruined after I found out my girlfriend chose to date me because I was a "safe option."
It all started over the holidays. We went to Mexico for our first vacation together. We drank a bit and had a great time at dinner. She was laughing and said, "I am so glad we're together, and to think I didn't have any interest at first."
I asked what she meant by that and she said, "Well, I just broke up with my old boyfriend and was lonely. You seemed like a safe option and I just wanted to have a good time. But this is turning into so much more."
So, basically, she's saying I'm not in her league and that may be true. But she ruined the mood and really hurt my feelings. It bugged me and she could tell. She tried to make it up by teasing me but I'm still not over it. I was hurt and getting angrier and angrier.
Then last week I told her she should maybe find a more "interesting" and "exciting" date for Valentine's Day because I'm very safe. That was a mistake.
She did. And now I'm sorry and want her back. She texted me and said that she was sorry I feel that way and that it hurts her to think that I considered her so shallow. Now she won't return my calls or texts and I feel awful.
What should I do? I'm miserable."
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"I work for a sandwich shop and my boss hates me. He blames me for everything and it's not fair.
I know you're thinking that I must not be the best employee, but I have proof that he's out to get me.
Every time a customer found hair in their food, I got blamed. He even wrote me up for it three times and warned me that the next time I'd be fired. Well, I'm not the only one with long, dark hair and I always wear my hair in a hairnet every day.
So I had enough. I dyed my hair purple just so I could not be blamed if a customer ever found hair in their food again. And I bought new hairnets that covered my hair so it was really hard to see that my hair had been dyed.
It happened again this weekend. A customer complained and my boss dragged me into the office. I listened patiently, and calmly, and then asked how he knew it was me. He said,
"Because you're the one making the sandwiches and you have long, dark hair, just like the customer found."
I asked how that hair would have escaped from under my hairnet, and he said he wasn't watching every second and it was clear that I had removed it at some point.
So I asked if it was okay if I removed my hairnet. He looked surprised and then said, "Yes." So I did, showing off my purple hair. I then asked if he still thought it was me.
He stuttered, then said, "Okay, maybe it wasn't, but you're on notice. I'm watching you and you should probably start looking for another job."
So what should I do? There's no HR department. I could complain to the corporate office, but that is not likely to end well. It would probably make things worse. My dad says I should file a discrimination or harassment suit against him, but that sounds like a hassle. I'm kind of stuck here."
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Yesterday Marlon called in and asked us about his Valentine's Day date predicament and today he gave us an update! Listen to his call and what happened after here
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"My husband brought home a dozen roses last night for Valentine's Day. They looked and smelled beautiful. As I was placing them in a vase I noticed that he removed the price tag. What he forgot to remove was the sticker from where he bought the roses. My elation turned to frustration, anger and disappointment after I saw that he purchased the flowers from a gas station. The least he could do was buy the flowers from a real florist. Buying them from a gas station makes me feel cheap, worthless and unappreciated. As I laid in bed last night I tried to convince myself that it doesn't matter where the flowers came from. Should I be upset? Does it matter that he purchased the flowers from a gas station? My self-esteem is taking a hit. Is this all I'm worth? Do I have a right to be mad?"
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"Today is Valentine's Day and I feel horrible. Yesterday at work, I bragged about buying chocolates and flowers for my wife. My female coworkers destroyed me. They said the gifts are thoughtless and involved no effort. Here I thought I was doing something great. What woman wouldn't want candy and flowers? Are they a thoughtless gift? Should I be feeling down in the dumps for not putting forth more effort?"
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Scary stories for the 13th of the month mixed with a little pre-Valentine's Day romance
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'My family and I went to a Super Bowl party yesterday. It was fun. On Saturday night, I had a dream about one of the Super Bowl quarterbacks. I am not going to say which one or provide any details. I will tell you that he and I fooled around in the dream. My husband thought I had a nightmare when we woke up in the morning because I was a bit flustered and warm. I lied and said I couldn't remember what I was dreaming about. Am I guilty of cheating? Does it count if it's not physical, but in a dream? I'm not sure how to feel this morning. What does it mean?"
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Listen to this story about Poolboy's MULTIPLE spills yesterday
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"Please keep me anonymous. I don't want to bring this up with my girlfriends because I don't want them to know my business and I am probably overreacting.
I married my high-school sweetheart and we have been together since we were both 15. On Friday night, the kids were all out of the house with friends and we had the place all to ourselves. So we had some alone time for a little romance.
He took off his pants and I was shocked to see he had shaved his "area". I kind of freaked out and he said he was embarrassed to bring it up to me, but he was just hot down there when he worked out and he sweats too much. So he wanted to give it a try and thought maybe I would like it.
I think it's a red flag that he's cheating. I mean I have known him my whole life. Doesn't it seem a little strange for him to just do it suddenly? What do you think?"
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"A neighbor came over and scolded me after dinner last night. She is mad because I am taking my 12-year-old twins to see the new Magic Mike movie on Friday. Her daughter is also 12 and wants to go. She claims I am a bad mother for exposing my kids to raunchiness at such a young age. My daughters are mature and can handle the film. I don't think I'm a bad parent for taking them to see the movie. They've seen much worse on the Internet. What is your opinion of me? Am I a bad mother for wanting to take my girls to the movie? Is 12 too young? Is my neighbor clueless about what tweens are exposed to?"
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Apparently, women are less likely than men to receive CPR from a bystander when they need it. This is obviously an important change that needs to be made and it got Heather and Poolboy wondering what other services and products hinder women and should be changed
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"My husband and I were playing cards with friends on Saturday night when the topic of Valentine's Day came up. He made a dumb comment and said it's a Hallmark holiday. He then said that it's okay to buy a box of chocolates from a dollar store because it's not the cost of the gift that counts it's the thought that matters. In most cases, I would agree, but not this one. Valentine's Day is a special holiday for women so I don't think the phrase, ''it's not the cost that matters, it's the thought that counts'', applies here. Women want to be spoiled on Valentine's Day. Is it too much to ask men to put forth the effort and money to make sure that happens? It's only one day a year. When it comes to Valentine's Day is it the cost or the thought that counts?"
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If your town had an official smell what would it be?
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"I have been dating Tyler for a month. With Valentine's Day coming, he wanted to show his loyalty to me so he got my name tattooed over his heart. I thought it was romantic. My friends say it's creepy and a red flag. Now, I'm confused and don't know which it is. Where do you stand on this? Creepy or romantic?"
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"My daughter can't wait for the Grammys on Sunday. She loves to sing and has aspirations to be a professional one day. The truth is, she's not very good. My husband and I encourage her, but know she won't be able to become a professional even with lessons. Should we tell her the truth or tell a white lie when she asks if she is any good? What's better?"
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"I recently divorced after 11 years of marriage. I work from home so it's hard to meet people. I joined Tinder, Match.com and POF. I've been on two dates with what I think is a great guy. I was telling my friends about him at work. They wanted to look him up on Facebook. He told me he doesn't do social media. My friends say that's a red flag and that he's most likely married. Now they have me thinking the worst. Would him not having any social media accounts be a red flag? What are some other red flags I should look for?"
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"My co-worker and I are in loveless marriages. We started having an affair three months ago. We are both planning to end our marriages. Someone at work found out about the affair after seeing us on the weekend. My lover and I have a meeting with HR tomorrow. We may get suspended for the affair. Our company has no written policy about co-worker relationships. Our affair hasn't affected our work. I don't think we should be suspended because our affair is none of our employer's business. I think our company is crossing the line. What do you think? Should we be suspended? I think we are in trouble because some of our co-workers are uncomfortable with the infidelity. Again, it is none of their business is it?"
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KATV Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian joins Heather and Poolboy to talk about the winter weather to expect the rest of the week
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"My husband and I are torn over whether or not to allow our teenage son to use ChatGPT for school. Everybody is talking about this new Artificial Intelligence and how it makes everything easier. Our son recently used it to write an essay. We had no idea. He scored an A. My husband has no problem with allowing Artificial Intelligence to do the work for our son. He says our son is just being resourceful. It's the same as using Google. Teachers and schools disagree and may ban ChatGPT because it does the work for students and sometimes plagiarizes. Did my son cheat by using ChatGPT or was he just being resourceful? Should we allow him to continue to use the AI?"
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"I have been married to my husband for many many years now. He has an ex wife that wants to be a little bit too friendly (for me) lm talking about things like being my FB friend, being FB friends with my family, wanting to do activities together. It wouldn’t be so weird if it felt genuine. My husband and her ended on not good terms. She’s done a lot snarky things and burnt a lot of bridges with people.
Regardless of that, I have always tried to keep an open mind and welcome a healthy relationship for the sake of my step son.
BUT. It’s starting to drive me insane. I’m 10 years into this now. 6 years ago my husband and I had our daughter together. She so badly wants to be close to my kid. When she drops our step son off to our house, she lingers at our house. Talking and playing with my daughter. Always hugging and telling her she loves her. Her own mother mails my daughter birthday cards (yes, you read that right. My husbands, ex wife’s mother) My daughter adores her.
It’s such a hard pill for me to swallow because I know too much of this woman and the fact my daughter loves her. It’s all so weird too. It’s a lot. Am I overreacting? Is this even healthy or normal?
Too many people tell me it’s weird and I should create boundaries and then a lot of other people tell me I should be grateful! So am I in the right feeling this is all too much? Or should I just be happy we are all co parenting together and showing our kids we all get along."
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"Is it wrong to dump someone if you have different eating habits? My boyfriend and I are both in college and met during a class three months ago. His true colors are now starting to show. I have a pet peeve about eating so when he eats his pizza with a knife and fork or dips his fries in Ranch dressing I have a problem with it. The last straw came when he added marshmallows to his salad. Marshmallows should never be in a salad. My friends laugh and say I am being shallow and should stop complaining. My boyfriend and I got into a huge fight on Monday night about him adding marshmallows to his salad. Should marshmallows be in a salad? Is it shallow and wrong to dump somebody because of their eating habits? I know I am not the only one who has experienced this"
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Wives who took their husband's last name- is your new name better or do you miss your old one?
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Spilled in your brand new car? Realized you left your phone in another room after you got in bed? That's the woooorrrrrst! Listen to these and let us know "THE WORST" thing that's happened to you lately
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"Our family is divided over our cat. She is 12 and needs a biopsy. Our veterinarian thinks she may need surgery. Half of the family doesn't think we should do surgery because it's expensive and she is an old cat. The other half of the family wants to save the cat because they consider her a family member and think she has many good years left. What would you do if you were us?"
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"The girls and I went out for drinks and dinner on Saturday night. While at the bar, I started talking to a friendly guy. Our conversation lasted for 30 minutes. He was very complimentary and called me voluptuous at one point. Two of my friends said that that was an insult and that he meant 'you're cute, but curvy and probably could stand to lose a few pounds'. My other two friends disagreed with their assessment. Is the word 'voluptuous' an insult or compliment? How should I feel about this because now I'm confused?"
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"Two weeks ago, I attended my friend's wedding. I met a guy there named Brian. We've been talking ever since. He asked me out on a date for Saturday night. We're going to a place that's an hour away. He said he would drive, but then asked for some gas money. I thought he was joking, but he was serious. My best friend says that's a red flag and I should blow him off. My sister says times are tough and I might impress him by throwing him a couple of bucks for gas. I'm not sure who to believe.. my sister or my friend. Was it wrong for Brian to ask for gas money? Should I chip in? Is this a red flag?"
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"I am engaged to an extremely good looking man. I have seen women throw themselves at him. I am thinking about placing an Apple Air Tag on his car without him knowing. I want to make sure that he is not doing anything he shouldn't be before we get married. Sometimes men get weak and have a hard time saying NO. I need to know that I can trust him before we marry. It's not his fault he's attractive and women are flirting with him. I told my best friend what I am planning on doing. She says the relationship is wrong if I'm even thinking about doing that. I disagree and think it's a good test before we get married. What do you think? Is it wrong that I'm following him without him knowing?"
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"My son was taking an exam the other day when he looked over and saw a girl struggling to get answers on her smartwatch. My son didn't say anything to the teacher. The teacher grades on a curve. The girl and her mother are not that smart to begin with. Part of me wants to tell the teacher. The other part wants to let the cheating slide because I know there is a good chance the girl scored poorly so the curve will be lower and my son will score better. What would you do if you were me? Is it wrong if I stay silent?"
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"My husband and I went to a party over the weekend. Everyone got extremely tipsy before playing a game of Truth or Dare. During a Truth question, someone asked if my husband was the best kisser I've ever kissed. I said no. He got extremely mad on the way home. He says I embarrassed him and should have lied. I told him that he was being too serious about a harmless drinking game. Now, he is hardly talking to me! Does he have a right to be upset? Was I wrong for being honest. I told him it was the alcohol talking, but he doesn't believe me."
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"I have an OPP. My ex husband and i try to effectively coparent our 7 year old and 9 year old girls. I have primary custody and have them 6 days per week. He gets them one evening per week and takes them.to.school Monday morning. We have coslept since they were babies. Ive tried putting in their rooms or cribs but we all end up having so much anxiety no one can sleep. Im single and dont have overnight partners so its just us girls piled up in the bed. Ex says its going to spoil them and make them weird. I think theres nothing wrong with needing your mama. Its not like theyre going to sleep with me when theyre in college. Theyll grow out of it and want their own bed. I want to be a good parent but honestly i have them 90% of the time and it should be my decision
What do you think?"
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An extra spooky batch of terrifying tales for your Friday The 13th!
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"My dog is very jealous of my boyfriend. He always lays between us when we're in bed and sometimes barks at him. My boyfriend treats me better than any guy I've ever been with. I love my dog with all my heart. The girls at work say I shouldn't care about my dog's feelings because he's just a dog. My sister says dump the guy and keep the dog. She says dogs have feelings too and I need to respect that. She says there's a reason why dogs are called 'man's best friend'. Should I care about my dog's feelings?"
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"My six-year-old son wants to do everything his 16 year old brother does. My teen just got his left ear pierced. Now, my six-year-old wants to get his done. I'm all about self-expression, but I'm worried he may get teased at school because none of his friends have their ears pierced. My husband says we should allow our son to do it. He thinks if he gets teased it will help him grow thick skin and will help him learn the consequences of his actions. I'm leaning against it. I want to save my six-year-old from himself. What would you do if you were in my shoes? You can't save your kids forever!"
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We always love hearing from Mama Trudy! Heather and Poolboy talk to Heather's mother about hosting her grandson and his girlfriend for dinner and the gift Heather got her that she REGIFTED!
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Poolboy shares the worst things about being in prison ("IT WAS JUST COUNTY!")
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We were so glad to hear that Damar Hamlin has had his breathing tube removed and has facetimed with his teammates. Damar continues to improve each day. With Damar in mind, Heather and Poolboy discussed the prevalence of sports injuries in Arkansas with Dr. Eric Gordon of Ortho Arkansas. They also talked about the importance of sports physicals and how family history is a factor in making decisions concerning eligibility and ability to play sports safely.
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These are some things we hope become more normalized in 2023!
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Your last set of scary stories of the year!
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What makes a Christmas movie a "classic?" Does it matter how long it's been around?
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Some people are hard to shop for and some gift-givers are more thoughtful than others. What's the most underrated gift you've ever gotten?
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These are the 9 things that are considered "taboo" that might actually help your relationship!
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What crazy ways were you woken up as a kid? Do you use the same tactics on your kids now or do you have to go even more over the top?
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"Yesterday, I was driving to the store and got cutoff by a Cooling and Heating company van. At first, I let it go, as maybe I was in the wrong? (I'm not the greatest driver, I'll just admit it) But this van continued to weave in and out of traffic- not using a turn signal- and almost wrecked with a cement mixer. So I messaged the company and told them about the issue. I was nice about it, but I wanted them to be aware. I told my husband what I did, and he was like, "Ok, Karen". Am I a Karen? I just figured if I was a business owner, I'd want to know!"
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Do you always need background noise when you're at home? See what that says about your mental health and let us know what you HAVE to listen to
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We talk to the Poolboy kids to find out their favorite parts about Halloween!
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What better way to celebrate Halloween than with one more batch of terrifying tales!
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Your final winning story from this year's Thriller Thursday! Complete with spooky photo
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Your final Thriller Thursday stories of the year!
Scary Spice, Hey Hey Goodbye, and Hotel Haunts
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Knockin' But You Can't Come In & The Light On Woodson Road
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Hide and Creep, Shut The Door, and Rental Regret!
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Bad Baby, Private Eyes, Ghost Choke, Unhappy Camper, and What The Chuck
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Last Thriller Thursday of the year started off great!
Starin' Darren & Demon Domination
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"What do you do when your friends love to bash and make fun of what you like? We're in College now, so I feel like it's such childish behavior. But, at the same time these are supposed to be my friends...... should I try to cut them loose even if it will hurt a lot?"
"What do you do if you're "friends" don't support you finally getting mental help? I'm 25 and have zero support. I thought it was hard before but it's extremely hard now."
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You don't always get the credit you deserve, so sometimes you have to give it to yourself! Tell us something great you've done lately - toot your own horn!
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Your final stories from today's Thriller Thursday!
Invisible Resident and Good Ole Grannies
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Hush Lil Baby, Friday Night Lights, Man Hands, and Harps From Hell!
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Becky With The Wet Hair, Burning Down The House, Taps, and Apartment Abberations
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Today's first terrifying tales!
Mother Flicker, House of Horrors, Graves Ghouls & Garth, Mr. Sandman, and Bump Bump Bump!
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"I haven't slept in days because my stomach is in knots. I'm going to a wedding this weekend and know that the groom has cheated on the bride. I have proof. The priest is going to say, “Speak now or forever hold your peace”. What would you do if you were me? Speak up or stay silent?"
"My wife and I have divorced after 16 years of marriage. We are best friends and get along better now than we did during the last five years of our marriage. I have started dating again. On each first date I try out the 'McDonald's Test'. I joke about taking my date to McDonald's and then do it. If they complain, then I know they are not a keeper. If they don't complain, than they are not in it for the money and deserve a second date. My ex-wife says my thinking is all wrong. She says I shouldn't go cheap on the first date, but rather semi-expensive so I can impress. What do you think about my McDonald's Test? Should I be going cheap or expensive?"
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James Corden recently got banned from a New York restaurant because apparently he is a nightmare customer. It got us thinking, where have you been banned from?
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Heather thoroughly embarrassed herself and her son this weekend. Listen to her story here and let us know how you've embarrassed your kids!
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Voted as today's most terrifying tale!
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Your last couple of stories from today's Thriller Thursday!
Magic Mike and You've Got Bale!
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Odd Vibes, Ready Set Go, Sister Sister, and Ice Ice Baby!
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I Wouldn't Do That, Always Say Goodbye, Nightmare Son, and Luxury Lurkers!
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Today's first set of terrifying tales...
Van, Go, Dead-Beat Dad, The Watchman, Ashes To Ashes, and Daddy!
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"I'm perplexed. I'm dating a guy, who takes longer than I do to get ready. When I told my friends about this, half of them told me I should break up with him because a guy like that will turn out to be vain and selfish. I look at it differently and think it's great he takes pride in his appearance. They tell me I'm a fool for thinking that. Who's right .. me or them?"
"My friends and family think I'm crazy because I want to send an invoice to another mother in the neighborhood. Her kid is always at my house eating out of my refrigerator without permission. Every time I turn around, it seems he is back in the fridge munching away. I've told him several times not to do it. My friends say I'm being a stick-in-the-mud and should be grateful all of the kids in the neighborhood want to come to my house. I barely make ends meet as a single mother. I'm dead serious about sending the invoice. What do you think? Am I wrong if I do? Shouldn't other parents chip in?"
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We really love Fall around here, but it's not perfect. Some folks HATE it! What's your least favorite thing about this season?
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Voted as the best story of the day!
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Funeral Fun, Domestic Enforcer, Creepy Manor, & Scarry Stories
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Battlefied Boos, Boogie With A Hoodie, Closet Kin, & Twisted Sister
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Your first batch of spooky stories for the month!
Cate Planchette, This Old House, Morbid Musicians, Nude Little Dude, Graham Road, & Fender Bender
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"My wife and I are hardly speaking because of an incident that happened at Walmart over the weekend. She and I and our three kids were waiting to check out when a woman cut in front of us. I didn't say anything. On the way home, my wife lambasted me in front of the children saying I should have said something. I wanted to teach the kids that conflict is not a solution. I told my wife I allowed the woman to go because it was more important to her than us. My wife inferred that I am a wimp and should have blasted her. I disagree and think it would have sent the wrong message to the children if I had done that. My wife says it would have showed that it is ok to stick up for yourself. Where do you stand on this? Am I a wimp? Should I have said something?"
"A huge family fight has erupted in my house because my mother-in-law is moving in. I told my husband we need to establish ground rules for her similar to our teenage sons. He looked at me like I was joking. His mother leads an active social life. I don't want her traipsing into our home at midnight on a school night nor do I want strange men coming and going. He says we can't treat her like a teenager. He also says she shouldn't have any rules. What do you think? Who do you side with... me or my husband?"
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Heather has been helping her mom move and realized her mom NEEDED plants in her new place to make it feel like home. What in your house makes it feel like home?
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When you rent you might have to put up with some issues in your house or apartment. Here are some typical things renters deal with, plus some issues landlords have seen.
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"I am so mad at my company and my HR manager. I am going through a bad breakup and went to my HR manager because I put in a request for a 'break-up leave'. She nearly laughed in my face when I followed up with her in person. I said women get a maternity leave and mourners get a bereavement leave so why should I not get a break-up leave. I'm in a state of mourning myself. She said the company doesn't offer that because it's not a real reason for a leave. I disagree and plan to take my case to the president of the company. If you were the president, who would you side with .. me or the HR manager? Should companies offer a break-up leave?"
"I am writing to you because I don't like my daughter's new gym teacher. Parents got a chance to meet new teachers last week. My daughter is 8 years old. Her new gym teacher is like a drill sergeant and told parents he expects maximum effort during class. He also said he plans to talk to several of the students about losing weight. I thought this was completely inappropriate. It will shatter confidence and embarrass kids. Should gym teachers be talking to young children about losing weight? Is the teacher overstepping his bounds? I think this is a form of body shaming. I am thinking about going to the principal."
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Heather noticed her Hamburger Helper has tasted different lately. Apparently she's not the only one AND they're not the only company who has changed up their food lately. Which of your dinner staples has started to taste different?
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Poolboy reenacts Adam Levine's flirty DM's. Enjoy!
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Have you ever had the person in front of you in the drive-thru line pay for your meal? What's the proper etiquette to pay it forward? Heather and Poolboy dive deep to find the answers...
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To pay or not to pay...should you pay your babysitter if she/he is eating your food, watching your TV, and messing with social media while your kids are asleep. This Mom says - "No Way!" What do you say?
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To ride or not to ride...that is the question. Should you hang up the keys to your motorcycle because your better half says it's too dangerous? Heather and Poolboy explore on Relationship Wednesday.
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They're so young and sweet... until they're not. What's the meanest thing your child has ever said to you?
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"My son recently got new sneakers. One of his bully classmates stepped on the shoes and got them dirty. My son punched the bully. The school called and said my son won't face a detention if he apologizes. My son is refusing and is standing his ground. He is 9 years old. I'm proud of him for standing up for himself and taking a position. Should I make him apologize so this doesn't go on his permanent record or allow him to make his own decision in the matter? I think the school is wrong for making him apologize when he did nothing wrong. The school says the punch was unwarranted."
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Your job is probably harder and MUCH different than what everyone thinks. What are some common misconceptions about your job?
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Gravel, BBs, and lots of pencil lead. What did you get stuck in your body that's still there?!
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"My husband and I are both on our second marriage. His previous wife cheated on him and left him for another man. Now my husband constantly reminds me that women can’t be trusted. I am very faithful so it really bothers me that he thinks I can’t be trusted. I don’t know how to get him to realize this relationship has nothing to do with him has happened in his past!"
"My boyfriend refuses to post pictures of us on his Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages. When I asked him why, he said it's because he is a private person yet he posts pictures of everything else on his social media pages. Is this a red flag? My friends say he may be a 'player' and trying to have 'his cake and eat it too'. Do you think it's a red flag?"
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"My husband and I got into a fight last night because of his Facebook page. I haven't been on social media in forever. I logged on to Facebook last night and was stunned because he has been spending his time liking other women's pictures. Some of the women are his high school friends while the others I don't know. A few are in bathing suits. I told him it's wrong to be giving them a LIKE. He says it's harmless and that I'm insecure. I told him this is almost a form of cheating. He laughed it off. Who do you side with on this? Should a husband be liking other women's pictures?"
"I go walking every morning with several women from my neighborhood. Yesterday, they criticized me for rewarding my children with food. Both of my children got straight A's in Summer school. I told them every time they brought home an A or B they could have ice cream. It seemed like we were going for dessert every night. My family and I are excited that the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back at Starbucks today. I told my kids they can have one every time they get an A or B. My neighborhood friends say I should not be incentivizing my kids with Pumpkin Spice Lattes because they are unhealthy. One parent said I shouldn't reward them with anything because they should be expected to get good grades and not have to be rewarded for it. Am I a bad parent for motivating my kids with Pumpkin Spice Lattes? Is this good or bad parenting?"
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Heather knows it's still hot and we still have two months till Halloween, but she wants to decorate for fall NOW! When does your Fall decor go up? What about Halloween?Do you have separate decorations for both?
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What's a good safety tip that you always remember and share?
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"I live in a gated community. On Saturday night around midnight my husband and I caught a 15 year-old stealing items from our car in the driveway. We called the police. The boy lives in the back of our community. Yesterday, neighbors came over and begged us not to go ahead with pressing charges. They say it would be bad for the neighborhood and morale. My husband and I are outraged and don't want this to happen to another neighbor. Should we press charges or not?"
"My ex-wife has primary custody of our seven-year-old daughter. Our daughter wants to get her nose pierced in time for her upcoming school pictures. I don't approve, but my ex-wife does. She says our daughter is old enough to make this decision for herself. I disagree and think she might get bullied and teased. My ex says that will make her grow thick skin if it happens. She says we should allow her to express herself. My wife needs to be a parent and not an enabler or a friend. Should a seven year-old be making decisions like this? Is this irresponsible parenting?"
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Neuroscience says middle school and high school students need more sleep than the average person and California has even mandated later school start times. Do your kids struggle with this? How do you make sure they're getting rest?
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"My five year old son is incredibly independent. He is excited about the new school year and already wants to pick out his own school clothes. My husband and I let him do that several times. It's been a hilarious disaster. We don't want to stifle his independence or creativity, but nothing he picks out matches and we are worried he may get picked on and bullied. My husband says we should allow it to happen because it will teach him a lesson and help him grow thicker skin. I think we should save him from himself. What's the right thing to do? Should we allow him to pick out his own clothes or not?"
"I have been suspended without pay for the rest of the week. I work for a very well-known large company in the area. A co-worker kept eating my lunch whenever I left it in the company fridge. I decided to take revenge by placing laxatives in some homemade cookies. The employee got sick and I got suspended after HR did an investigation. Should I have been suspended? I'm thinking about getting a lawyer and suing the company? Was I in the right or wrong?"
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What are the most common lies you tell? Do you hear a lot of the same lies at your job? Let's hear 'em!
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Cops Say Don't Post School Pics: WFLA says law enforcement officials are warning parents not to post their children's school pictures because predators can use the photos and other information to take advantage of them.
The Sarasota County, Florida Sheriff's Office says, “Parents love to take photos of their kids on the first day while holding cute premade signs that outline their child’s name, age, grade, and other physical descriptors, along with the school their child attends, their teacher’s name, and believe it or not, even the location of their classroom. When taking your child’s photo you should make sure words, uniform logos, and signage that would reveal identifying information, such as your house number, license plate, name of your neighborhood and child’s bus stop location, are not in view. All these pieces make a puzzle that a predator can use to take advantage of your child.''
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"I read yesterday that Britney Spears' sons and ex-husband don't like her posting sexy selfies online. I am here to defend Britney. My ex-husband says I shouldn't be posting pictures of myself in my bathing suit or workout gear because it could embarrass our children. I think there's nothing wrong with showing off your body if you're in shape. It's showing our children that hard work pays off. He says it's too much skin. Is there anything wrong with posting sexy selfies?"
"I have been dating my boyfriend for four months. We are starting to talk about our future together. The other day, I asked him how much he earns. He refused to tell me. How am I supposed to move forward in a relationship if I don't know how much my partner earns? He refuses to talk about it or divulge his salary. Is this a red flag? I certainly think it is. My co-workers are split with some saying he shouldn't have to reveal his salary until we get engaged. What do you think? When should someone reveal their salary? Do you think he is hiding something?
Should he reveal?"
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What to wear, what to bring, WHAT'S FOR DINNER?! What are the little decisions you struggle with every day?
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Two-thirds of millenials still live where they grew up. Poolboy & Moose are in that group and they want to know what brought you to Arkansas and what keeps you here
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"I had a first date the other night. I met my date on Match.com. We had torrid conversations on there before meeting for dinner. The chemistry was not there in person. We could both feel it. The date became more and more uncomfortable as the night wore on. My date went to the bathroom before our check arrived. I told the server to bring two checks because I was not going to pay for her knowing we weren't going to have a second date. She got mad and tried to embarrass me in the restaurant. She said I was wrong. I don't think I was. Do you think I was wrong for making her pay for her own meal knowing we weren't going to have a second date?"
"I was at the gym the other night when I confronted a mother for weighing her children on a scale. She told me to mind my own business. I told her that weighing the kids was going to make them self-conscious about their bodies and weight. She told me to be quiet and said she insists on weighing her kids because she wants them to know how much they weigh so they won't become overweight and inactive. She bragged that she liked them being self-conscious because it forces them to take better care of themselves. Should tweens be weighed? Do you agree with me or the mother?"
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The Prescott School District is implementing a new policy that says no cell phones, headphones, or smartwatches in their classrooms. Heather wants her kids to be able to have their phones in case of emergency while Poolboy thinks if we went years without them having cell phones in classes, why can't we do it now? What do you think?!
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"I was recently set up on a blind date. We had a great time. My date is smart, successful and witty. The only thing I don't like about him is his laugh. It's high pitched and screeching. During dinner, people were looking at him because his laugh was so uniquely annoying. I like everything else about him. Is a bad laugh a reason not to date someone?"
"My ex-husband and his family are bombarding me with negative emails because he found out I have been giving my kids Mountain Dew in the morning. The drink helps them wake up. It also helps me get them ready for camp and get a good breakfast in them. My ex and his relatives think I'm terrible for doing this and say it's wrong to give them sugar so early in the morning. I'm a single mom with two jobs and no help. Try being me. It's not like I'm giving them a two-liter bottle. Am I wrong?"
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Check out these GREAT stories and tell us about a time you lied, covered up, or faked your way out of a tough situation!
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Poolboy is going to the beach and wants to make sure he has everything covered. Tell us your hacks and all the things you make sure to bring on a beach vacation!
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"My mother-in-law and I got into a fight the other night because of a rule she has at her house. She tells all of the grandchildren that they have to 'clean their plates' otherwise they don't get to watch television, play video games or go outside. I told her this is a horrible rule. Why force the kids to eat if they are stuffed. It's only going to cause them to gain weight. She disagrees and says it teaches them to be thankful because kids in other countries don't have the luxury of eating a nice meal. She doesn't want them wasting food. Who do you side with on this one?"
"My fiance and I got into a fight yesterday after we heard Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married. He suggested we fly to Vegas like they did and elope. I thought he was kidding. This started a huge fight between us because I have always dreamed of a large white wedding and now he wants to go cheap and fly to Vegas. He says it's romantic. I say it's a cop-out. What do you say?"
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The Mega Millions jackpot is over $500 million! Listen here to some of the crazy things that lottery winners have purchased and dream about what you'd buy if you won
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What randomness did you get on Amazon Prime Day?
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"The 14 year-old girl across the street has been sneaking her boyfriend in during the day. Her mother is at work. I told my husband what is going on and he told me not to say anything to the mother because it's none of our business. He says I am a nosy neighbor. I think I have a responsibility to say something from one parent to another. My husband says I need to mind my own business. Where do you stand on this? Should I say something? My husband says we should not be getting up in other people's business"
"I am about to start dating again. I was having lunch with some girlfriends the other day when I told them I have no plans to kiss on any first dates. They called me prude. I disagree and believe not kissing on a first date tells me everything I need to know about a guy. If he calls after the date, I know he is interested in me and not just a hookup. If he doesn't call, well then, he's revealed his real intentions. My friends say I am going about dating the wrong way and should kiss on the first date because it's like test driving a car. If I don't like it, I don't have to 'buy it'. What do you think about my strategy?"
"I have been dating Freddie for a month. He shocked me last weekend when he came over and showed me his new tattoo. It had my name in it. At first I was flattered, but then I freaked out because who tattoos someone's name on their body after only a month of dating. Some of my friends say I should be flattered while others say I need to run the other way. Should I be running towards or away from Freddie? What is your opinion of this?"
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Come for the scary stories, stay for Heather's British accent
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Why are we here? What gets you up in the morning? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE?!
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Have you ever been mistaken for someone else? We heard some great cases of mistaken identity today!
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Poolboy's wife went to Las Vegas but DIDN'T gamble. Poolboy goes to the ocean, but never eats seafood. Have you ever gone somewhere and NOT done the thing that place is known for?
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"One of my dog's got out while I was on vacation. He supposedly impregnated another dog in the neighborhood and now that family is asking me to pay Doggy Support. They want money for veterinarian visits and for when after the litter of puppies is born. They say I'm responsible because my dog impregnated there's. My dog sitter has no idea how my dog got out. Am I responsible for dog support? How can they prove my dog is the father of the soon-to-be-born litter? Should I pay them?"
"Our 11 year-old son is away at Summer camp. My wife was cleaning his room the other day when she came across his journal. We are debating whether or not to read it. She thinks we should to find out what he's thinking. I agree, but I also think it's an invasion of his privacy and his trust with us. What would you do if you were us?"
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Michigan State University is offering an Adulting 101 course this summer to help college kids gain some experience in things they will need to know when they graduate. What are some things that should be taught in Adulting 101?
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"Hey, I’m in a dilemma. I adopted my daughter when she was 2 and she is about to be 9. She doesn’t know that I used to be married and her mom used to be married before we were married to each other. I'm wanting to tell her but not sure how too. So many questions for others that have been through this. When is the right time? How do I bring up the conversation without completely blindsiding her? Any input will help. Thanks in advance."
"So my sisters husband after 21 years left her for our now ex sister in law after 19 yrs all while her husband was very sick and even in icu and they act like everyone should be ok with it even the kids which is SICKENING I mean what was ur aunt will now mean ur step mom We all think it's wrong are we wrong"
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You don't always get the credit you deserve, so give it to yourself! We love hearing you shout out your successes!
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Which type of parenting style do you use? And which kind could be hindering your child's ability to learn?
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"My father died last week after a long illness. I am in charge of the funeral. I received a call yesterday from a man claiming to be my father's love child. He wants to come to the funeral. I checked him out and he's telling the truth. My family is already upset. Inviting him might put them over the edge. I'm thinking about allowing him to come so he can properly pay his last respects. It's not his fault my father made bad choices. Does he deserve to come? Should I invite him?"
"Father's Day was Sunday. The day has me thinking about the two men I am dating. I know I will soon need to make a choice between them. They are very different and very good in their own respects. One man is a businessman and very wealthy. The other is not wealthy and loves to be outdoors playing sports. I want to have kids so it's important that I choose the right man. The wealthy one will be able to provide, but won't be able to give our kids as much time as the other man I am dating. Do I go with the 'Money Man' OR the 'Average Guy' with lots of time to spend with our kids? Which guy would you choose?"
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What are you doing differently for the first day of summer? And what do you do differently when you go on vacation?
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Kids are snitches. Even when they don't mean to be. How did your kids bust out their dad?
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Heather and Poolboy use their new YES & NO buttons to tell us about the lessons their dads taught them
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"My mother-in-law has some nerve. She sent me an e-mail saying she wants to get paid for watching her grandchildren this Summer. My husband thought the email was a joke until he called his mother and she said she was serious. She says we would have to pay a babysitter so why not pay her. I don't think grandparents should get paid for watching their grandchildren. My husband won't say anything because he doesn't want to get in trouble with his mother. What do you think? Should grandparents get paid?"
"My friends and family think I'm the craziest single mom in the world because I bring my children along on my dates. I don't tell my dates that I'm bringing my children because I want to see how they react. They don't get a second date if my children don't like them. My friends say my tactic is irresponsible and that no one is going to want to date me. I think it's brilliant because it weeds out the men, who don't want a commitment. What do you think?"
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Poolboy had been putting off going to the dentist, but he finally went yesterday and everything was fine. What are you putting off? Once you finally did it, did you realize it wasn't that bad or was it worse than you thought?
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That sweat trickling down the back of your neck is not from the heat... A Scare Advisory has been issued for Central Arkansas! Welcome to the Father's Day edition of Thriller Thirteen with Heather and Poolboy on Alice 107.7!
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"My 12 year-old son is begging me to allow him to stay home alone this Summer. He's gotten himself into trouble before so I'm very wary of allowing him to be on his own. He keeps saying I can trust him. RED FLAG! My ex-husband says he has no problem allowing my son to stay home alone. He says this because he wants to be his friend and make me look like the 'bad guy'. Should I wait until he makes a mistake before making other arrangements? By then it will be too late. I remember what I did when I was a teenager."
"My fiance went out with her girlfriends on Friday to an obscure restaurant. While there, she spotted one of my best friends on a date. My best friend is married and was not with his wife. My fiance came home and was outraged. I told her we need to stay out of it. She gave me an ultimatum. Either I tell his wife or the wedding is off and she is leaving. I didn't sleep a wink all weekend. I was awake thinking about whether or not I should choose my friend or my fiance? What would you do if you were me?"
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It's Poolboy's 8th wedding anniversary and it got us reminiscing about his growth through the years and how Alice has changed over the years. When did you start listening to us? What's your favorite Alice 107.7 memory?
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What age were your kids when you had the most fun and the easiest time parenting them?
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"I was recently doing my husband's laundry when I found a receipt for Viagra in his pocket. I was shocked because I don't believe he is using the drug with me. My mind started to race and wander. Was he cheating and using it with someone else? Did he buy it as a joke for a friend? I calmed down and am now contemplating what to do. If I question him about the Viagra, and he is using it for us, I may embarrass him and make him angry. What do you think he is doing? How do I approach the situation? Is he cheating? Tell me what to do! I need help!"
"I recently got divorced after being married for twelve years. It's nice to have some freedom again. I met a bartender at a neighborhood bar. We hit it off and have had several good dates. My friends say I should not date anybody in the 'industry'. I don't work in the restaurant or bar business, but they say people that do normally aren't faithful, sleep with one another because of their schedules and party too much. My cousin says I should date the bartender because she is going to be loyal due to the fact that most men treat her like a piece of meat. I'm not sure what to do? What would you do if you were me?"
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Heather and Poolboy give their official review of Top Gun: Maverick
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Poolboy has always gotten super anxious when he has to use a public restroom. And Heather recently realized she gets anxious when she has to go downtown. What do you have weird anxiety about?
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"I am being crucified on Facebook because I spent $350 to get my hair colored and cut. I'm a single mom with two kids. I make ends meet and do my best with what I have. Last Saturday, I paid $350 to get my hair cut and colored. I posted pictures on Facebook before friends, family and others started vilifying me for spending so much money on myself rather than my kids. They made me feel horrible. Should I feel this way? Shouldn't I be able to do something for myself? What is your opinion on this? Do I deserve the criticism or not?"
"I am coaching a traveling Little League Baseball team. I have to cut three players this weekend. Unfortunately, my son hasn't played well. I know in my head that I have to cut him because it's what's best for the team. It's breaking my heart. I know if I do cut him that it will fracture our relationship because he is sensitive. I'm torn about what to do. Should I listen to my heart or my head?"
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"Rich" is in the eye of the beholder. Different ages, generations, and life circumstances have different definitions of rich. What's yours?
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"Our son graduated from college on Saturday and then announced he is moving back home. My husband wants to charge him rent. I think we need to give him a break, let him catch his breath after four years of school, and let him live rent-free. My husband says that will make him lazy and not teach him responsibility. Should we charge him or not?"
"Please do not make fun of me for what I am about to tell you. My third cousin and I have started dating. Only one person knows about this. They say we should break it off. My cousin and I are in love and very protective of one another. We are also very defiant and think no one has the right to tell us what we can and can't do. Our heads tell us this is wrong, but our hearts say this is right. Which one should we listen to?"
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According to a new study, women are 1.5 times more likely than men to feel tired when they wake up. Poolboy is sick of hearing complaints about it and wants the women in his life to do something about it.
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An extra spooky Friday The 13th edition of Thriller Thirteen! Complete with terrifying tales and fun Friday facts
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We're sure you've seen that there's a baby formula shortage. We have some info that could help you out there, plus another shortage you may not realize!
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"I brought my new boyfriend to my family's large Mother's Day gathering yesterday. It was definitely a mistake. They had no idea I am dating a coach from my high school. I'm 21 and he's 40. Some of my cousins went to school with him while others were taught by him. My mother pulled me aside and said it's morally wrong that I'm dating my former softball coach. I told her it's not because I've graduated and moved on. Is she right or am I? Is it wrong what I'm doing?"
"I was running on a treadmill at the gym the other day when I nearly fell off. One of my wife's best friends sent me a topless picture of herself. I replied and said she looked GREAT! Then, the communication stopped. Nothing has been sent or said since then. I haven't said anything to my wife about this. I don't think the pics were meant for me yet I suggestively commented on them. What do I do?"
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According to this therapist, these are the things you should know about your partner after just six months together. Poolboy thinks they're important, Heather said it would take way more time to learn all that. Listen and see if you know all this about your partner!
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How do you celebrate all the moms in your life on one weekend? If you're doing something for your own mom what do you do for your wife? Wives, do you always have to pick out the gift for your husband's mom?
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"I'm getting married next weekend and my Maid of Honor is freaking me out. She says I shouldn't wear my mother's wedding dress because it is bad luck. My mom has been married and divorced four times. My Maid of Honor thinks the Bad Karma will follow me if I wear the dress. I blew her off at first, but now I'm scared because she keeps talking about it. Do you think she is right? Do you believe in her Bad Karma theory? Should I choose another dress?"
"I got into an argument at a restaurant the other night with a parent. Her kids were being loud and rambunctious so I shushed them. The mother got mad and told me I had no right to do that. I told her she had no right to bring loud kids to the restaurant. She said she had as much right to be there as I did. She said shushing her kids is the same as me hitting them. She said she is the only one that should be able to do that. I disagree and don't think shushing is the same as hitting. Was I in the wrong or was she?"
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Today is National Pay It Forward Day so we sent Moose out with some extra donuts to see how far we can get people to pay it forward!
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"My daughter-in-law and I are fighting. The fight started shortly after she and my son got married. He assumed that she was going to do his laundry. She refused and said, ''I'm not your mother''. I took that as an insult. I believe it's a woman's responsibility to take care of her household and that includes doing the laundry. My daughter-in-law disagrees and thinks I made my son lazy. She also says my thinking is outdated. Is it? What are your thoughts on this?"
"My son has the family in a jam. He got into a fender bender yesterday and did not call the police or our insurance company. He accidentally backed into another vehicle so my husband wants him to say that he was hit. This way, his insurance won't go up. I think this is a horrible idea and that our son needs to admit what he did was wrong and take responsibility. My husband says I'm 'not on the team' and not doing what's best for our son, which is protecting him. I totally disagree and think he needs to learn a lesson. What would you do if you were me? What should our son do? Is my husband right?"
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All morning long we've taken shout-outs to your favorite hairstylists and told you the things they wish you'd stop doing
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During a recent home renovation, a couple found old McDonalds fries and wrappers in their walls from the 1960s! What's the weirdest thing you found in your home?
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Heather had a pretty big fall yesterday outside in the rain. Listen to the aftermath here and if you have access to any video cameras in the area, please let us know!
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"My 14 year-old daughter and I were out shopping on Saturday when she wanted to look at bathing suits. She is extremely curvy and started trying on bikinis. She asked how she looked in them. I froze and didn't know how to respond. If I say, 'not good', it will kill her confidence. If I say she looks good, then I will be lying. I quickly distracted her by telling her we needed to go to another store. Summer is coming and I'm sure we'll be out swimsuit shopping again. How would you handle this if you were me?"
"I went to see my favorite bar band perform last Friday night. I couldn't find a babysitter so I took my daughter with me. She is nine months-old. I dressed her like a little punk rocker and even put headphones on her so the music wouldn't be too loud for her. Several people came up and thought we were cute because we had matching outfits. Other people shamed me for bringing my daughter to a bar. I thought it was great bonding time. She seemed to love it. Was I wrong for bringing my daughter to the bar?"
This study shows why you might fight with your mother-in-law more than other people
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Are you a sleepwalker? Sleep-eater? Sleep...doer? What's the weirdest thing you've done when you were sleep walking?
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The self checkout? Slow drivers? Bad bosses? What are you over, done with, and ready to FLUSH?!
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It's the 13th of the month so you get some spooky stories! Featuring bonus coyote sound effects
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A divorce attorney has revealed the professions a woman should avoid in a potential spouse. Is she right?
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You love them. They're little angels. But they're not perfect... Tell us what you don't love about your kids!
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Seems like something always goes wrong when you're handling the house or the kids by yourself. What happens when your spouse leaves you to handle it alone?
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"If you meet someone who asks you out. Ask people about them and everyone says heck to the no!!! Do you give them a shot? Make your own opinion?!"
"We have an 86 year-old woman in our neighborhood that doesn't clean up after her small dog. It's annoying finding dog waste in my front yard. She and I have had several loud exchanges about the dog. Some of my neighbors say I'm cruel and think the woman deserves a pass because she is elderly. I don't think that way. If she has a dog than she needs to be responsible for it. If she can't care for it because of her age than she shouldn't have it. Am I right or wrong? Do my neighbors have a point?"
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We love a great coincidence and we heard some great ones today!
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Body aches. Sick Kids. Not enough money. Heather and Poolboy are on the struggle bus this Monday! What are you struggling with already this week? Let us know and listen here to some of the terrible stories we heard. Maybe you don't have it so bad!
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Poolboy is sick of fighting with his kids to get them to eat vegetables. How do you get your picky eaters to eat something healthy? We heard some great tips this morning!
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"My entire family watched the Academy Awards last night. My daughter graduates from high school in a few short months and wants to move to Hollywood to become an actress. She has starred in several high school productions and is a mediocre actress at best. My husband and I are torn over whether or not to stop her and tell her that she is not that great OR let her move to Hollywood and fail. We are supportive, but also realistic. What would you do if you were us?"
"My family is upset with me because I'm 69 years-old and have been out on two dates with a 27 year-old man. We met at the gym. I'm retired, look 49, have lots of energy and am young at heart. The fam says it's wrong that someone my age is dating someone his age. I think age is just a number. I think like a young person therefore I am younger. What do you think? Should I care what my family thinks? Is it wrong to be dating someone this young?"
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Central Arkansas's favorite mom answers your question on potty training, latching, ditching the pacifier, and more! What do you want Heather's advice on?
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There's a new trend in weddings... charging your guests to attend! If you were invited to a wedding would you pay to attend? What are some better ways to make back the money you spend on weddings?
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"Dear Heather and Poolboy, Two mothers verbally attacked me yesterday as I was dropping my child off at school. They were mad because I sent my nine-year-old son to class even though he wasn't feeling well. We did a home covid test. He was negative and only had a slight fever and scratchy throat. The mothers berated me and said I'm a bad mom for sending my kid to school when he is sick. I said unlike their children, mine is not a snowflake and can handle going to school while under the weather. I think kids need to toughen up. There's nothing wrong with going to school if you're not seriously ill. Who do you side with?"
"I have already lost money on some of the early March Madness games. I'm planning to bet on more games this weekend in hopes I can make my money back. The guys at work say I've lost so much that I need to tell my wife what I've done. They say if I don't than it's 'financial infidelity'. Is it wrong if I don't tell her how much I've lost? They say I'm hiding a secret from my spouse and that's wrong? Is it wrong to keep secrets from your partner? The money I'm losing is my own so I don't think it matters. Does it? It's not from the joint account so who cares?"
"I'm up for a job promotion at work. I've spent years working hard for the promotion. Women don't often get promoted in my company so I'm excited for the opportunity. The other guy, who is up for the promotion, called out sick yesterday. Another co-worker saw him at a bar at lunch watching March Madness games. I was furious. He shouldn't be allowed to fake a sick day while I'm working hard. I am thinking about telling my boss about what happened. My mentor says the move is risky. What would you do if you were me? Is snitching fair play?"
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Arkansan Barrett Baber had a great run on The Voice in 2015, but now he's cheering on a different Arkansan on a different NBC singing competition. His friend and fellow Arkansan Kelsey Lamb is representing the Natural State in American Song Contest. Listen to Barrett explain what it's like to be on a show like that and what he thinks of Kelsey's performance!
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"My husband and I got into a heated discussion last night about our son. Our 11 year-old boy cried after his basketball team lost their championship game on Tuesday night. My husband says he shouldn't have cried or showed his emotions because it's a sign of weakness. He says other kids will call him a crybaby and try to exploit him the next time they play. I think he should cry because it shows how passionate he is for the game. We turned on ESPN yesterday and there were tons of college basketball players in tears after they lost their conference tournament games. I think there's nothing wrong with displaying emotion. My husband does. Should my 11 year-old hold his tears in or not? Is it ok for him to cry?"
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This weekend, Poolboy's dad said, "You don't know how that swells an old man's heart" and he thinks that's the "oldest" thing anyone said this weekend. Have you heard an "older" saying lately?
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KATV Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian says this should be the last snow of the year and shouldn't be too bad on the roads
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"I just started dating again after being married for 13 years. I've been out with Joe several times. On Saturday, he told me that I looked like and reminded him of his ex-girlfriend. I was startled and confused because no man has ever told me that. Joe told me to relax and that I should take his comment as a compliment. On Sunday, I told my girlfriend's what Joe said. They were appalled and said I shouldn't date him because he's creepy and not over his ex. Was Joe's comment a compliment or not? Should I continue to date him? Is comparing me to his ex a dealbreaker?"
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This might be the most "Bro Show" discussion ever... "Two-thirds of Americans say they refuse to poop at work, and they'd rather just hold it all day until they get home." Poolboy is one of those people, are you? Or do you go when you gotta go? Is there a special spot in your office? Tell us!
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From R-rated movies to loose teeth to missing moments, when did your parents FAIL??
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A friend tried to play a prank on Poolboy this weekend, but the people involved ended up pranking a different person by accident. When have you been mistaken for someone else?
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Heather got her husband, Chad, to tell us the best port-a-potty story ever
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Colin Farrell recently said that his kids are embarrassed that he keeps playing bad guys in movies and also that he wears short shorts. If HE can embarrass his kids, it's probably pretty easy to embarrass yours right?! Listen to these great embarrassing stories and tell us yours!
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"What would you do in this situation? My friend recently got a new job that will require a lot of travel. He has an older dog who could not do all the traveling with him. It would be more traumatic on the dog. He has asked friends and family if they could take the dog, but no one would. Is it wrong to put the dog down?"
"My girlfriend and I got into an argument because she stopped by my townhouse without calling first. She said she didn't need to call. I told her she does and it's rude when someone does that. She says a friend should have to call not a girlfriend. Then, she asked me if I've been doing things that I shouldn't be. I think she was inferring that I may be cheating. Who do you side with on this? Should a partner be allowed to stop by unexpectedly without calling?"
"My jaw hit the ground when I found out I am dating a former criminal. I had no idea because he goes by his middle name and not his first name. I discovered Jack's criminal past by Googling him. My friends and family say I should immediately dump him before it's too late. I love hanging out with Jack. He's given me no reason to believe that he's a criminal or is going to do anything to hurt me. In fact, he's been a total gentleman. Unlike my family and friends, I believe everyone deserves a second chance. They say he is putting on an act. Should I continue to date Jack or dump him?"
"Is it weird to bring your own ball and shoes on a bowling date? Or your own putter to a putt-putt date?"
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Legendary Duke basketball coach, Mike Krzyzewski, is about to coach his final home game and it is a hot ticket! Regular seats are going for almost $7500. It got us thinking... what's the most you've spent on an event and was it worth it?
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The school pickup line, multiple parking lots, sporting events. Today is National Public Sleeping Day and Heather has been celebrating for years. Where's the weirdest place you've fallen asleep?
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A lot of wives are flushing their husbands today (like, a whole lot), plus the gas prices, the weather, and everything else bugging us this week! What are you done with this week and ready to FLUSH?!
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"My wife is about to turn 40 so I bought her a health club membership and a giant case of diet shakes from Sam's Club. Everyone says these are horrible gifts. It's important that she take care of herself. I'm just helping and motivating with these gifts. Are these bad gifts? My sister says they are insulting and degrading. Are diet shakes and a gym membership that bad? I would be excited if she did this for me"
"My 16 year-old wants to start vaping. My husband and I are totally against it, but know if we deny her she will do it anyways and probably other things that are worse. She said she's tried it in the past month and it calms her down. I suppose there are worse things she can do. Both sets of in-laws say my husband and I are weak and need to lay down the law and tell our daughter that vaping is unacceptable. I'm not sure they realize how times have changed. Should we allow our teenager to vape? Are we weak parents?"
"My husband and I asked our 15 year-old daughter what she wants for her 16th birthday. With a straight face, she said, "Lingerie". We thought she was joking. When we asked why she wants it, she said, "Why do you think?" We were stunned and didn't know how to answer. Is 16 too young for lingerie? If we don't buy it she may buy it on her own. What do we do? Should we get her boyfriend's parents involved?"
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KATV meteorologist Todd Yakoubian talks about potential winter weather, including sleet and freezing rain
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It's Tuesday, 2-22-22! So Heather and Poolboy talked all things two- twins, movie sequels, the terrible twos, second kids, sloppy seconds and more!
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It only took Heather till 7 AM to lose her $&*% on her kids this morning. What's caused you to snap today already?!
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"I am a smart, successful and independent woman. I own my own home and have my own money. The only thing that's missing is a great man in my life. I have paid to join eHarmony and match.com. I have high standards and one requirement. Any man that wants to date me must pay for his own background check before I will go out with them. When I tell them this, they think I'm crazy and call me horrible names. My friends say my background check is over the top and in most cases, unnecessary. If men have nothing to hide, and really want to date me, paying for a background check shouldn't be a big deal. What is your opinion on this? Am I in the wrong? Am I taking things too far? The men say the background check is an invasion of their privacy."
"Football sparked an argument between my husband and I the other night. He and our young sons love to play the Madden NFL video game. My boys never beat their father because they are too young. He always talks trash after winning. I asked him what he thought about letting them win some games. He looked at me like I was crazy and said parents should never allow their kids to win at sports, video games or anything else. He says the kids should earn the win. I disagree and think you're killing a child's confidence if you don't allow them to win at least some of the time. where do you stand on this? Should parents allow their children to win?"
"My brother is upset with me because I did not break up with my boyfriend before Valentine's Day. Things have been rough between us. My brother says I am wrong for staying with my boyfriend just to get my Valentine's Day gift. My guy gave me a tennis bracelet. My brother says I'm now obligated to stay with him because he gave me such an expensive gift. I think I earned the gift and can break up at anytime now and not feel guilty about it. Am I wrong for waiting to get the gift?"
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Heather is worried that she hasn't made her kids go on enough educational vacations- always the beach! Where did you get dragged to for a family vacation? Did you end up loving it?
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Get ready for Valentine's Day as Heather and Poolboy relive some of the most romantic movie scenes
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These are the 50 things that lead to a happy marriage. Heather and Poolboy don't quite hit that many
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When you first started something new, you probably messed up. We all have, and we heard some great stories about your rookie mistakes!
Check out the Snickers ad campaign that re-enacts some great rookie mistakes
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"I am about to join an online dating site. My friends and I had brunch on Saturday and disagreed about what pictures I should post. Half of my friends say I should post filtered pics where I am dressed to the nines and looking amazing. My other friends say I should dress down and post plain pictures. They say doing this will attract men, who want me for more than just my looks. My other friends say posting attractive pictures will draw a better class of men. What should I do? Which group of friends are right?"
"My 16 year-old son has a crush on one of the most attractive young women at his school. He wants to ask her out for Valentine's Day. I think she's out of his league. I also heard she may go on a date with the school's star quarterback. Should I tell my son what I know or allow him to ask her out and possibly experience heartbreak? I'm not sure what would be best. What should I do? "
"I am planning to propose to my girlfriend on Valentine's Day with a ring I originally bought for my ex-fiance. It's an expensive and beautiful ring that I wouldn't be able to afford today. My older sister says it's bad luck that I'm proposing with my ex's ring. She also says it's tacky. My younger sister says it's fine as long as my girlfriend doesn't find out. Am I in the wrong for proposing with an old ring? It's either the more expensive old ring or the less expensive new ring? Does it even matter?"
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Heather and Poolboy talk to KATV Meteorologist, Todd Yakoubian, about potential winter weather this week
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Heather and Poolboy talk to Chris Sullivan, aka Toby from This Is Us, about his directorial debut in tonight's new episode!
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According to a poll done on YouTube TV, here are the Top 25 Greatest TV Shows of all time. Heather and Poolboy did NOT agree and thought there were some notable omissions. What shows should have been on this list?
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According to studyfinds.org, Hey Ya, is the most distracting song while driving. What song distracts you every time it comes on in the car?
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Cindy Crawford? MJ? NKOTB? Who hung on your wall when you were a kid??
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"If there is one thing my sister and I can't agree on it is how to raise our children. I bought my three children Fitbit's for Christmas and demand they walk 10,000 steps a day before being allowed to watch television or play video games. My sister says I'm crazy and cruel because the kids have been walking outside when it's cold. They need the exercise and don't need to be couch potatoes like my nieces and nephews. Are my demands cruel or good parenting?"
"I got divorced in 2021 and am going on my first date in 18 years on Friday. My date is taking me to dinner. My friend said I will be able to tell a lot about my date by the way he treats our server. She says if he's nice than he's a keeper, but if he's mean than he's not worth it. Is this true or something someone made up?"
"I own a well-known business in the area. A lucrative customer had an issue with one of my employees the other day. The customer complained to me and said, "Whatever happened to the phrase, 'The customer is always right?'." In this case, I'm not sure I agree with him. I may lose the customer if I back my employee. My other workers are waiting to see what I will do. Is the customer always right? What do you think about this phrase? Should I choose my employee over my customer?"
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It's National Compliment Day so we wanted to hear the best and weirdest compliments you've ever received!
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"My husband has been reading about how people are tracking one another by placing Apple AirTags in or on cars. Our 16 year-old daughter just started dating and driving. My husband wants to place an AirTag in her car so we can track her. I told him it's an invasion of privacy and will cause her to lose trust in us if she finds it. I said we have to trust her and allow her to make mistakes so she can learn from them. He disagrees and says being able to track her will allow us to catch problems before they happen. My husband and I are totally at odds over this. Who do you side with?"
"I got my hair done on Saturday and then showed off my new style at our Sunday family dinner. Everyone seemed to like it except my husband, who blurted out that we should talk the next time I plan to change my style and color. I don't think I need his permission. He seems to think I do. What do you think? It's my hair. I would love to know if any other women have gone through this"
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Katy Perry called out her husband, Orlando Bloom, about flossing and leaving the floss all over the house. What disgusting habits do you live with?
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THV 11's Tom Brannon joined Heather and Poolboy to talk about potential snowfall this weekend
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A demonic sister, a trip to the Arlington, ghost footsteps, and many more frights!
Your first set of scary stories for the new year!
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"My mouth hit the floor as I was doing laundry on Saturday. I was sorting clothes when I came across a new pair of underwear from my husband. They are white with red hearts. I ran into his man cave and questioned him. He said a female co-worker gave him the underwear as a Secret Santa gift. I have long suspected this woman has a crush on my husband. My husband says he wore the underwear last week as a joke. I told him that I am throwing out the underwear and that he never should have worn them. He disagrees and says they are a gag gift. I told him that wearing the underwear was disrespectful and almost like cheating because he was keeping them a secret from me. Have I overreacted? Should my husband apologize? Your thoughts?"
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"Hi Heather and Poolboy. I am going to use different names for this issue. there is my husband, the brother he is close to Jim and the not so good brother Jack. My husbands oldest brother Jack is in his 40's doesn't make the best choices in life and isn't a very good person. he still lives at home with mom and dad doesn't help pay any bills just free loads off of them. They have tried to get him help several times and he always goes back to doing the same thing and doesn't want the help. Mom and dad have asked him to get his stuff and go find another place to live and he always guilt trips them and end up staying. Well when dad comes home late at night and has a few choice words with Jack, then the mom will always call my husband and Jim to come rescue the situation. It doesn't matter what time of night it is she will call them and tell then they need to come help now. it could be 11 at night and they are getting up to go rescue the situation. We both now have kids so they are waking the kids up in the process to go "help" this has been going on for 4 years now.
Me and my sister in law, Jim's wife are tired of it but if we say something to the parents we are the bad people. What would you do if you were in our shoes."
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A comedian recently said he realized he "made it" when he was able to get a different trimmer for his head and his nether regions. Poolboy said he must not have "made it" yet... When did you realize you "made it"
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Covid. Kids. Work. It's an extra stressful time for all of us. What is stressing you and what are you doing to relieve that stress?
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Your husband prefer all his mom's recipes? Your wife or kids refuse to eat something? What dish has caused friction in your relationship?!
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Last year Heather and Poolboy talked about the best gift givers in their lives. Did they come through this Christmas? H&Pb know they came through for their kids!
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Who is the best gift giver in your life?
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"My boyfriend and I got into an argument yesterday about whether or not a gift card is a good holiday gift. He plans to get me several for Christmas. I told him that as much as I like gift cards they are a cop-out during the holidays because they show no effort. He says I'm wrong and that they are great because I can buy whatever I want. Who's right... me or him?"
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"My girlfriend desperately wants me to propose to her on Christmas morning. I have a ring, but am holding off until another day. My friends and family are disappointed. They don't understand that if I give her the ring on Christmas, it's considered a gift and hers if we break up. My sister says I'm wrong for basing the proposal on things that haven't happened and money. I disagree and think marriage is part love, part business. Am I in the wrong?"
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Moose and Beth from Eggshells Kitchen Co tried some salty mixes that would be great for a holiday get together! Here's the recipe for their unanimous winner
Pretzels (bag of mini) 1 package Ranch style dressing mix (dry) 1 tsp Cayenne pepper 1 tsp Lemon pepper 1 1/2 tsp Garlic salt 3/4 cup Vegetable
1.mix all dry and oil ingredients in small bowl 2. Place pretzels in LARGE (jumbo) bag. 3. Pour in mixture from bowl. Shake well. Marinate 2 hour turning bag often to evenly coat.
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Our last terrifying tales of the year! Featuring Poolboy as a "scary" version of the Verizon guy
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Dash's journey with Arkansas Children's Hospital started when he was just 2 weeks old. Heather and Poolboy talk to his mother, Michael Ann, about Dash's time at ACH, his treatments and diagnosis, and what he's up to now thanks to Arkansas Children's Hospital!
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Heather and Poolboy talk to Program Director for Children's Miracle Network, Rhonda McBain, about all the things Arkansas Children's Hospital does to make Christmas brighter for kids and teens in the hospital over the holidays!
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Mia was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at 3 years old, her family trusted Arkansas Children's Hospital to help her with the entire treatment process. She's 7 now and loves telling jokes!
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Poolboy and Moose want to know about those things that you're oddly good at
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"My immediate family is upset with me because I tossed my children's Christmas wish list in the garbage. I am a single mom with three kids under the age of 11. My family is mad because I am going to buy the kids holiday gifts from the dollar store. They've given me hundreds of dollars worth of gifts they want. Last year, I bought gifts like this. They played with them for a week and then cast them aside. I refuse to waste money. My family says I'm being cheap and acting like a Grinch. I think my gift strategy is brilliant. What do you think? Why waste money!"
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Vehicles, moles, 3rd nipples. What inanimate objects have you named?
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Her husband kissed a co-worker at their Christmas party under the mistletoe. Now she's suing the owner of her husband's company because she's the one who hung the mistletoe!
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Here is a list of bad gifts that nobody wants, especially your teachers!
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Arkansas's favorite American Idol chatted with Heather and Poolboy about his family's holiday traditions and his Christmas show in Little Rock with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
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If you're a Christian celebrating Christmas, is it ever OK to use X-mas instead?
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"The girls and I at work got into a great discussion yesterday about men and holiday gifts. Half of the women say, the more original a gift, the more a man loves you because of the effort he put in to finding it. When it comes to gift-giving, they say effort equates to how much a man loves you? They believe a man that doesn't put in any effort is taking a woman for granted. The other women in the office don't agree with that and say some men are just poor gift-givers. Do you agree with this?"
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Did you burn something? Ruin a fish tank? Fight your family? Let's hear those Thanksgiving fails!
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Moose and Beth from Eggshells Kitchen Co picked a unanimous winner today and here's the recipe. Plus a Stewsday update from last week!
1 1/2 lbs broccoli cut into bite-size pieces 2 TBS all-purpose flour 1 stick butter 1 (12oz) can evaporated milk 2 cans of mushroom soup 2/3 cups water 1 (15oz) jar of cheese whiz In a saucepan over low heat, steam broccoli until tender, about 10 minutes. In top of double boiler, combine flour, butter, and evap milk. Stir until smooth. Add soup, water, and cheese. Heat until cheese melts; then stir in broccoli. Simmer about 15 to 20 minutes until thickened.
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There are a ton of turkey recipes out there, would you try this one?!
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According to a new study, 43% of adults say they have cheated on their spouse... with their finances! What do you hide from your spouse when it comes to money? We heard some doozies today!
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As the ultimate sports mom, Heather wants to figure out the best way to handle watching her kids play. How do you navigate the social aspect with the other parents? What are the unwritten rules? Where should everyone sit?
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"I am seven months pregnant. I was out holiday shopping over the weekend and saw something that made me question what kind of parent I am going to be. I was checking out at Target. A woman walked up behind me with two children. They threw a huge temper tantrum because they wanted two toys that were near the checkout display. The kids screamed and cried. The mother finally gave in and bought the toys to keep them quiet. I heard the cashier say she would have never done that. I started to think what would I have done. Is it better to give in and buy the toy or discipline your child? What would you have done?"
"My friend is getting married in two weeks and refuses to listen to me. Her fiance is no good and has a history of cheating and lying. I've done everything I can to try and save her. Now, I am thinking about standing up and exposing him when the priest says, “Speak now or forever hold your peace”. My friends and family are split over whether or not I should do this. Some think I should let her get married and fail while others say I should try and save her even if it means ruining our friendship. What would you do if you were me?"
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Today's Stewsday was the battle of the creamy chicken pastas. Heather is taking it personally that she got stuck with a very bland one and Poolboy got THE BEST SOUP SO FAR! Beth and Moose picked this one unanimously, enjoy!
INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced 4 ounces baby carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size cubes 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock 1 cup half-and-half 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 9 ounces cheese tortellini, frozen or fresh 2 cups freshly shredded Parmesan cheese 2 ounces fresh baby spinach
INSTRUCTIONS Warm a large pot over medium-high heat. Once you can feel the heat when you hold your hand 6 inches above the pot, add the butter and let it melt. Add the onion and carrots. Cook the vegetables until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Then add the chicken, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cook for 3 minutes, just to get a little color on the chicken, stirring occasionally. Don’t worry about the chicken being cooked through, because we are going to continue cooking it. Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and veggies. Stir to coat everything and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes to cook out the floury taste. Stir in the chicken stock, half-and-half and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking until the soup thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the tortellini to the pot and cook until al dente (has a bite to it), 5 to 7 minutes (frozen takes longer). Remove the pot from the heat. Sprinkle a handful of cheese over the soup and stir. Once it has melted into the soup, add another handful. Slowly melting the cheese will give the soup a smooth consistency. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as necessary. Pour into bowls and garnish with the spinach.
DONNA'S NOTES To reheat cream or cheese soup, warm it in a pot on the stove top over low heat, stirring frequently. Add milk to loosen the soup. Cheese- or milk-based soups need to be warmed slowly to prevent them from separating or having a grainy texture.
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Arkansas ranks pretty high for stealing packages off of doorsteps. Heather and Poolboy talk to a police officer (and more importantly someone who dated a police officer) about what you're legally allowed to do if someone is stealing off your porch.
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"I met a guy online about a month ago. We went out once and then he ghosted me. On Sunday, he started texting me again and admitted he had been dating another woman until recently. When they broke up, he contacted me. My friend says I should ghost him and block his number. My sister says that I should date him because he has realized I am better than the other woman. She thinks he will treat me like a queen. Who is right... my friend or my sister? Should I give him a second chance? Am I the 'backup plan'?"
"I used to be best friends with this girl and she did something really hurtful to me so we stopped being friends. Fast forward a year later now she apologized and now wants to hang out and start being friends what should i do become friends or not?"
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Listen to some great advice on how to deal with your boss's kid, terrible toddlers, and removing stains!
Brittney won today's potato soup battle - here's her crockpot recipe 2lbs frozen hashbrowns 32 oz. Chicken broth can of cream of chicken soup 1/2 of a 3 oz bag of bacon bits *salt and pepper to taste Cook on low 7-8 hours (Add 8oz cream cheese about 1-2 hours before serving/stirring occasionally) When cooking time is complete serve topped with shredded cheddar and bacon bits
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Sued over delivering cookies... kinda makes you not want to do nice things for people
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Poolboy's wife wants him to ditch the graphic tees and go with more stylish solid color ones. What do you want the man in your life to start wearing?
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No turkey? NO EVAPORATED MILK?! Heather and Poolboy talk about potential food shortages this Thanksgiving and send Moose to check the shelves at our local supermarket
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"My daughter is getting married on November 13th, her father and I are divorced and he has not done anything hardly for this wedding. He is the type of man that on the 13th when everyone says oh how beautiful this wedding is he will beat on his chest and say thank you. I have kept an itemized account of every red Penny I have spent. It started out as just a way to keep up with the money that I am spending. But now the Petty pissed off bitch in me will be sending it to my ex-husband after this wedding. I will not be sending it in hopes to regain any portion of the money I spent but to let him know but he is still letting his children down. Shame on me for thinking that his only daughter's wedding would be different."
"I'm 12 years-old and listen to your show every day. I caught my mom cheating on her diet. She lied to my dad about it. I don't know if I should tell him or not. My parents have always taught me to do the right thing so I feel like I should say something, but I'm not sure. What should I do? "
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Today we had a battle over beef stew. Is Moose purposefully choosing Poolboy's stews instead of Heather's???
Here's the beef stew recipe that Beth and Moose unanimously chose as the winner:
1.5-2lbs of Stew Meat
3 Cups of Beef Broth
3 Cups of V8 Juice
2 yellow Onions Chopped in a Mini Chopper(very fine)
3 Stalks of Celery Chopped in Mini Chopper(very fine)
1 Stalk just sliced by knife thin.
3T of Butter
1/4 C Flour
1 Tsp of Salt
1 Tsp of Pepper
1/2 Tsp of Garlic Powder
1oz of Worcestershire Sauce
2Tsp Oregano
4-5 red skinned potatos, i just cut them into small squares, that’s really your choice
4 carrots, I peeled them then cut them to size of choice
Heat your pot or dutch oven to medium heat... with enough oil to coat the bottom.
Mix flour with pepper, salt, garlic powder. Then take your stew meat and put it in a bowl and mix it with the flour pepper, salt, garlic until its all coated.
Cook in batches...I Put half in my pot to brown and cook.. i just let it sit on one side then turn over.. just letting it cook... then poured on a plate... cooked the other half of the batch...poured on plate.
Then melted my butter in the same pot, poured in my CHOPPED CELERY AND ONION FROM PROCESSOR. I let it sauté for a while. 15 minutes maybe.. constantly pushing it around.. medium low heat. ((This doesn’t include the one stalk I left to chop by knife. ))
Then I poured my meat back in the pot with the celery and onion,
added my broth and v8 juice, oregano, more salt to taste & pepper, The Worchestchire sauce. Brought to a simmer... then added my potatoes which i cut while this was simmering, and my carrots!!!
Let it simmer on a low heat for about 2 hours checking on it every 30-1 hour
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Ever get a dye job so bad you wanted to sue over it? This woman did!
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What better way to kick off Halloween weekend than with ONE MORE day of scary stories!?
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The final few! Flush That, New Neighbors, Unholy Homes, Bearly A Story
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Our scariest story of the morning.... Granny Got A Gun!
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Granny Got A Gun, Statues, and Unwelcomed Houseguests
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Un-peaceful Uneasy Feeling, Museum of Mischief, and Kids In The Hall!
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Shadow Dancing, Open Shut Case, Scare B&B, HEY!, Spooning, and Lazy B-B-Boy!
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It's the final Thriller Thursday of the year! We kick it off with Forever In Blue Jeans, Ghost Dad, and The Last Bus Stop!
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Just a special little taste of scary stories to get you ready for our last Thriller Thursday of the year!
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"My friend from work is upset with me because I have a Gym Spouse. I go to the health club, but my husband doesn't. I took my friend to the club on Saturday. She met my Gym Spouse. He's like a Work Spouse, but only a guy I work out with at the gym. My friend says it's wrong that I have a Gym Spouse and that I take my wedding ring off when working out with him. She also says it's wrong that he sometimes gets handsy while he spots me. I have to admit I love the flirting and the personal training. I would never take it past the health club. She is making me feel guilty and like I am doing something wrong. My husband doesn't know about my Gym Spouse. Am I doing anything wrong?
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"So this isn't as juicy as the last topic, but I'm concerned about how a new baby will affect the relationship between my husband and I. We are expecting our first and we are SO excited! I just don't want to turn into the couple that gives all their love to the baby and forgets to love their spouse. I hear spouses all of the time say that they miss their children when they are away, but never mention their spouse. That's so sad to me! My husband says I'm worrying about something that hasn't even happened yet, but that's the point! I want to get ahead of it and make a conscious decision to try and make time for one another even when our precious little one is here! Any personal experiences regarding this or advice on how to not "forget" one another??"
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Today we heard some very interesting issues that our listeners are stewing over including asking for a raise, discussing pay with coworkers, and switching jobs.
As for our taco soups, Beth and Moose picked Mallory's as the winner. Here's the recipe
2 pounds ground beef- browned and seasoned heavily with garlic powder and Cavendars
2 cans original rotel
2 cans light red kidney beans
2 cans dark red kidney beans
1 can black beans (drained)
2 cans corn (drained)
1 can pinto beans
2 ranch seasoning packets( in crockpot)
2 taco seasoning packets (in crockpot)
1 can diced green chilies
1can petit diced tomatoes
Throw all in crockpot 4-6 hours on high
Top with sour cream and cheese!
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Should you be able to build whatever type of home you want in whatever neighborhood you live in?
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Heather and Poolboy expertly told us how to get rid of a hangover and then asked for your other random pieces of advice. Listen here, you never know when you'll need it!
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Today's winning story.... Macy's Spooky Day Parade!
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Our last batch of scary stories with Home Re-No No No, Which Doctor, and Oh Sherry
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That Dress, Empty, Honey, Giggles, and Tammy's Story
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Three's Company and Macy's Spooky Day Parade
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More of today's scary stories, Indian Dance and Trucker T
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Your first set of spooky stories on today's Thriller Thursday! Stirrin' The Pot and 4 Spirits & A Demon
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"I'm from northwest Arkansas, Bentonville specifically. I've lived in central Arkansas since 2016. I have 2 kids and a finace of almost 9yrs. I also take care of my bed bound father and nobody to help except my fiance. My oldest, Son who is 12 started building more of a relationship with bio dad who is nwa. I'm considering moving back to nwa in May. My son will be able to build a better relationship with his dad, half siblings and even grandparents. All of my family lives in nwa. Most of fiance family lives in nwa. We HARDLY get to go visit bc I have nobody to stay with my dad. I can't afford a caregiver . I feel in my soul if we moved back I would have more help with my dad. My kids would have more family. I think it would be a better quality of life. But, we built so much here. We are stable. We are happy. The kids like their school. It's a hard decision. But I still just have that feeling that moving back home is what we should do. I really don't want to make the wrong decision tho. My church here has helped my family on many occasions. My client that is disabled that I also take care of would be upset I'm moving bc I am their most reliable caregiver. I'm one that feels bad about everything even if it's the right decision. It's just hard. I just want to do what's best."
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"So, my boyfriend and I are both over 40. Recently he took himself a mental health Day and then started playing video games. By the time I got home 10 hours later, he was still playing. He stopped playing long enough to greet me on my way in then returns to it while I cook dinner. With his headphones on he was unable to hear me each time I asked him for help with dinner. I am still irritated. At what point is it too much?"
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What're you stewing on? Any tough decisions? Heather and Poolboy have your answers and advice! Plus Moose and Beth from Eggshells try out chili from listeners Holly and Corey.
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Our last few stories of the morning - Lula Ghoula, Papa John, and in case you missed it last week, The Story Of Alice!
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Today's winning story, Mama BoOoOo
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Lots of great terrifying tales in here- Death Cab For Cutie, Grave Dancers Union, Attention Grabber, Swamp People, and our very own Wican!
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Little China Doll, Joy Ride, Portal, Child's Play, Mama BoOoO
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Our first set of scary stories including Let Us Go, New Man On The Block, and Crescent Carl!
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Heather and Poolboy respond to a listener who was up front about hating her fiance's last name, but now that they're married, he is furious she won't take it!
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A little batch of scary stories to get you ready for Thriller Thursday!
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It’s Stewsday brought to you by eggshells kitchen co.! Today Moose and our Connoisstewr, Beth, tried some chicken stew and chili. Both were good, but listener Holly’s chili took the top spot today!
Check out their recipes and submit your own here
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A contractor was working on a property with a construction company. The contractor lost his leg when he was injured by a piece of heavy machinery... being operated by the construction company owner's ten-year-old son! Who is liable, the property owner where they're working or the child's father?
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Tell us the worst part of your week and we will FLUSH IT!
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Your first Thriller Thursday story winner of the year - Son of a Ditch!
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Boogie Bar, Cliff Witch, Oooo Baby Baby, and Gotta Be Cribbin Me!
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Mattress Actress, Ditch Witch (or Son of a Witch), and Play Date!
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More of today's terrifying tales!
"Whitey" & These Boots Were Made For Scaring
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The first batch of scary stories on this year's Thriller Thursday!
Those Damn Kids, Take Good Care of My Baby, Pa, Boy George, and Look at This Photograph
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Enjoy this great song from our listeners!
Light On Woodson Road
Written by Bud Rice and performed by Randy Hipp
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The Story of Alice
People are naturally curious. For example, everyone’s always asking why the radio station is called Alice? Or who’s Alice and why haven’t we ever seen her? Let me see if I can explain.
It was the Fall of 1997 when she was drawn to the natural state for the beauty of the changing leaves and the crisp Fall air. Alice, a young lady full of adventure and a love for music and fun, had traveled here looking for a fresh start. But where would she stay and for how long?
In her search for a place to rest, she stumbled upon a secluded hotel. It was set off from the main road in a wooded area. There was a dark pond nearby and only a few cars parked in the hotel lot. A rather strange looking bellman greeted her and checked her into their finest room. Room 107.Once inside, Alice tried to relax after unpacking by ordering some food, wine and a movie. She was excited to check out the town and meet some new people (besides the creepy bellman) the next day. As she snuggled up in bed watching her show, Alice started to hear what she thought was music. She got up to look around the room for a clock or radio, but there wasn’t one. Hmm? She tried to ignore it and go back to her movie, but this sound kept playing over and over from wherever and it was mesmerizing. Alice was in an almost trance like state and she found herself wanting more. She searched under the bed, in the closet and behind the shower curtain. What was the source of this sound?
When she called down to the front desk for help, there was no answer. She looked out the door to the hallway to ask another guest if they heard it too, but no one was nearby. She even tried to give up and sleep, but to no avail as she constantly tossed and turned unable to escape the music. In fact, the beat seemed stronger. Almost too intense as if someone or something was pounding on her chest. It was then that she suddenly felt that maybe she wasn’t alone in her room after all. Every corner was dark, cold and full of shadows. She sensed the presence all around floating above her. Was someone there? Or was it just the music and the pull it had on Alice?
As the days and nights went on, she didn’t leave her room to take those adventures she’d planned. She couldn’t eat. She couldn’t sleep. All she wanted was the music.
And all the music wanted was Alice. No one knows exactly what happened in the hotel room after that. All we do know is that it was during that time, a company purchased the building and turned it into a radio station and Alice 107.7 was born. Or should we say reborn? Her Music now fills the airwaves possessing thousands and thousands of victims every second of every day and now you are one of them.
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Heather and Poolboy talk to Theresa Caputo, TLC's Long Island Medium! She'll be at Robinson Performance Hall for a live performance on October 14th and we have your chance to be there!
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"My husband might as well be Urban Meyer's assistant coach. That football coach got busted getting a lap dance at a bar. My husband did something similar on Saturday night when he went out with the guys. One of his friends used his phone to tape him dancing with some woman. His friend posted the video on Facebook and embarrassed me. My husband acted like he did nothing wrong. He would freak if I danced with another man. He has yet to apologize. I think what he did is a form of cheating. He says it is not because nothing physical happened. What do you think? Does he owe me an apology? Is what he did cheating?"
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"I'm a older mom, late 40s with one kid. He is a tween but as big as me. He is a good kid. Perfect grades, tender hearted, social, and respectful mostly ••• however these mood swings! Idk how to deal with or punish him for his actions and/or words towards me especially when I'm correcting him for something! I can't spank him he is as big as me. I may still pop him for certain tacky things said or done being a gross boy when he thinks it's funny BUT when he is mad and he hasn't quite learned how to control his emotions, he is A LOT! I can & do take stuff away from him, ground him but that's short lived maybe lasts a day. He does usually apologize and we can talk it out but it's happening way more frequent. He gets so mad at me for correcting him or for getting on to him! He yells at me and slams stuff, throws stuff. He is 12! It's my job to correct him. I feel like these iGen/GenZ kids are merely teaching us parents how to live in their world BUT it's my job to teach him how to act and be a civil member of society - tips from seasoned parents of tween/teen boy(s) very appreciated. I know the good Lord knew I only needed 1 kid. Bless you parents with multiple kids dealing with many different moods & tudes! Especially you single moms/dads. I'm just looking for and needing advice on how to keep this boy (almost young man) in check and how to process and work with him through these insane mood swings. How do i know what's normal and what's not? It's going to get worse before it gets better! TIA (If asked I am married to my kid's dad & he is a functioning alcoholic meaning he works and provides for us. Dad can be very hateful and cruel when drunk. I don't like him correcting our son due to the alcohol it gets out of hand because husband it out of line a lot of the time - I DO realize this is probably a lot of the issue but if I can't control our son married how am I going to control him single"
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Which celebrities do you think are overrated? Who doesn't get enough credit? What about Heather and Poolboy- overrated or underrated?
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There are a lot of cases out there of people hurting themselves at other people's homes. Listen to this crazy one! Has this ever happened to you? Did you have to get the courts involved?
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Got something you are DONE with? Are you over it? Sick of it? Then FLUSH IT! Be listening to Heather and Poolboy on Fridays to flush your problems!
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